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GlossaryMupirocin (Bactroban)

topical antibiotic treating bacterial skin infections like impetigo

Mupirocin, also known by the brand name Bactroban, is a topical antibiotic used to treat bacterial skin infections, such as impetigo. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, effectively stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication is particularly useful for treating infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.

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research Feline Acne and Results of Treatment with Mupirocin in an Open Clinical Trial: 25 Cases (1994–1996)

23 citations, September 1997 in “Veterinary dermatology”

Mupirocin ointment effectively treats feline acne.

research Diagnosis and Treatment of Staphylococcus Aureus Infections of the Skin and Mucous Membranes

18 citations, October 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Accurate diagnosis and combined antibiotic treatment are crucial for Staphylococcus aureus skin infections.

research Dermatitis Cruris Pustulosa Et Atrophicans: Scarring Alopecia Beyond Scalp Hair

1 citations, January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders”

DCPA is a chronic skin condition affecting the legs, often misdiagnosed, and needs more research for better understanding and treatment.

research Atypical Alopecia in a 7-Year-Old Male

March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

A 7-year-old boy's unusual hair loss was caused by a herpes infection and healed after treatment.

research Principles of Therapy of Skin Diseases

January 2012

Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.

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