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Prescribed bactroban cream for staph on my bum and pubic region. chemist only had ointment but i hate consistency. hard to spread?? should i get cream
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Messy: Hard to apply, messy area, medication often doesnt stay put with undergarments. Topical best but if somewhat widespread, not pregnant no allergies Id go with a course of Bactrim DS BID for 7-10 days in combo with topical, very small amount.
Answered 2/25/2018
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