Is mupirocin good for eczema?
My son has really sensitive skin and gets eczema quite badly sometimes. A relative mentioned mupirocin, but I want to be sure before I ask the doctor. Is mupirocin considered good for treating eczema?
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6 months ago
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Yes, I agree with the others. Mupirocin is an antibiotic, so it only works if your eczema has a bacterial infection, not for the eczema itself.
6 months ago
I get so worried about applying the wrong cream on damaged skin! Since Mupirocin is an antibiotic, using it unnecessarily might cause antibiotic resistance. Please talk to a doctor before putting it on your eczema.
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6 months ago
I checked my health database app and Mupirocin is classified as a topical antibiotic. It won't treat the underlying eczema inflammation, so you will need a proper dermatologist's prescription for a steroid or barrier repair cream.
6 months ago
Mupirocin is formulated strictly for bacterial skin infections like impetigo. Eczema is an atopic inflammatory condition, which requires emollients or topical corticosteroids, so a dermatologist's assessment is highly recommended.
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My eczema feels like a never-ending battle with my own skin. Don't waste your time applying antibiotic creams like Mupirocin unless you've scratched it raw and got an infection; it won't stop the itching at all!