Safe prescription topical antibiotic alternatives to use on superficial skin infections include Silvadene® cream, Ilotycin® ointment and mupirocin (Bactroban®) 2% ointment and cream (Rietschel ...

Although mupirocin did show antimicrobial cure in SIDs ... especially in chronic skin conditions. Table 4 summarizes the studies for topical antimicrobials for infected dermatitis.

If you have impetigo in only a small area of your skin, topical antibiotic creams, gels, or ointments are the preferred treatment. Options include mupirocin cream or ointment (Bactroban or Centany ...

Mupirocin (as calcium) 2%. <3months: not recommended. ≥3months: Apply small amount 3 times daily for 10 days. May use gauze dressing. Reevaluate if no response in 3–5 days. Avoid eyes. Nasal ...