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Will Bactroban Treat Ringworm
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Can I use bactroban (mupirocin) to treat ringworm?
No: True "ringworm" is caused by a fungal infection. Bactroban (mupirocin) is a topical antibiotic that works well for bacterial infections, but is not helpful for fungal infections. You can try over the counter Miconazole products, but may need to see your dermatologist for a prescription anti fungal. ...Read more
Trichophyton (Definition)
Trichophyton is one of the common types of fungus that can infect the skin, called a "dermatophyte". It can cause ringworm of the skin (such as athlete's foot or jock itch) or of the scalp. It is usually diagnosed with a scraping of the skin and can be treated with topical medications if on the skin, or oral medicines if involving ...Read more
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Will bactroban (mupirocin) work on ringworm?
No: No, bactroban (mupirocin) is an antibacterial, and ringworm is caused by fungus. ...Read more
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Can bactroban (mupirocin) topical cure ringworm?
No: True ringworm is caused by a fungal infection. Bactroban (mupirocin) is a topical antibiotic that works well for bacterial infections, but is not helpful for fungal infections. You can try over the counter Miconazole products, but may need to see your dermatologist for a prescription anti fungal. ...Read more
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Can bactroban (mupirocin) cream be used to treat yeast?
Bactroban (mupirocin): Bactroban (mupirocin) contain Mupirocin and effective for only bacterial infections but not yeast infections. ...Read more
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Is bactroban (mupirocin) cream effective to treat yeast infections?
No.: Bactroban (mupirocin) treats bacteria. Bacteria and yeast are different. Bactroban (mupirocin) will not treat yeast. ...Read more
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Should I use bactroban (mupirocin) cream or bactroban (mupirocin) ointment be used to treat staph?
Bactroban (mupirocin): Bactroban (mupirocin) ointment is an excellent topical medication to treat staphylococcal infections. Use it as recommended by your doctor. ...Read more
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Can triple antibiotic ointment cure ringworm?
Not needed: There are non-prescription treatments for ring worm. Consult this site for more information on this topic: http://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/ringworm/treatment.html For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex. ...Read more
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What is bactroban (mupirocin) cream used to treat?
Bactroban (mupirocin): "Bactroban Nasal has been approved as an intranasally administered topical agent for the eradication of nasal colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)" (ointment). See: http://www.medilexicon.com/drugs/bactroban_nasal_2.php ...Read more
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Can bactroban (mupirocin) ointment be use for toenail fungus?
Not a good choice: Bactroban (mupirocin) is a powerful topical antimicrobial agent. For fungal infection of the nail, you need a good antifungal. Seeing a podiatrist or dermatologist will provide better treatment options. ...Read more
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Will fluocinonide treat yeast on face?
Fluocinonide: (lidex) gel gel is a topical corticosteroid that can decrease inflammation, itching, dryness and redness of skin. If you have a yeast infection - you will likely need a topical antifungal medication. ...Read more
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Can clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream treat a skin staph infection?
Absolutely Not: This medication will treat inflammation and a fungal infection . Totally wrong for staph. The betamethazone may help, but the antifungal is a waste. Talk to your doctor. ...Read more
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Will mupirocin ointment USP 2% help for staph infection?
Depends: Depends on where the staph is. If it is a superficial infection, it may; however, staph is notorious for its propensity to cause abscess, in which case the Mupirocin will only have limited effect; surgery is treatment for a staph abscess. ...Read more
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Can I use mupirocin 2% to treat ringworm?
No: Ringworm is caused by a fungus. Mupirocin kills only bacteria. You need an antifungal. ...Read more
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Does BlueStar ointment work to treat ringworm?
Claims to....: The active ingredient in Blue Star is Camphor 1.24% - claims are made it treats a variety of things. However, it does not contain any FDA approved antifungal medications and specifically states if not effective after 5 days to consult your MD. Consider other OTC meds - like athlete foot cream lotrimen - for suspected ringworms. Always check with your MD for any rash not responding to OTC products. ...Read more
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Can OTC first aid ointments treat my skin staph infection?
Partially: If you carry staph (or mrsa) then it's important to immediately wash all cuts/scrapes/abrasions with soap and water. Applying a topical antibacterial ointment couldn't hurt (as long as you're not allergic). However, there is no proven method to eradicate staph from your body completely. ...Read more
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Need doctor's help! will nystatin cream be used to treat ringworm?
See below: Should work. However there are cheaper and non toxic preparations available. ...Read more
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Does nystatin treat ringworm?
Not a good choice: Other anti fungal agent, e.g., lotrimin, (clotrimazole) is more effective against ringworm ...Read more
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Will mupirocin kill jock itch?
Antibacterial: It's unlikely to kill the fungi that cause most jock itch. Get a fungicide instead. ...Read more
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Can tinea versicolor kill me?? How to treat without antifungal.
Definitely not: Tinea versicolor is a completely benign overgrowth of a yeast on your body. When the yeast overgrows, it causes a patchy discoloration of the skin that can be various colors (hence 'versicolor'). Affected skin does not tan well, but the rash itself is not dangerous. You can use over the counter Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo applied daily to kill the yeast, although recurrence is common. ...Read more
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Will clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream help treat shingles?
ItWillNotHelpWithAnt: Even though Betamethasone is sometime recommended as an anti inflammatory cream for rash.But Shingles when treated with Antiviral Drugs and studies have shown that corticosteroids like betamethasone along with an antiviral medicine does not help any more than just taking antiviral drugs ...Read more
Mupirocin (Definition)
Treats skin infections. Belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics. It is an antibiotic of ...Read more
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