When methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria colonize parts of the body, it may be permanent for some people. MRSA is a type of bacteria that is resistant to several antibiotics.

Mupirocin kills this type of bacteria. The study randomly selected systemic lupus erythematosus patients currently experiencing cutaneous lupus erythematosus flares to treat their skin lesions ...

Ilotycin® ointment and mupirocin (Bactroban®) 2% ointment and cream (Rietschel & Fowler, 2008; Scheman et al., 2008). There are no safe over-the-counter topical antibiotic products. If the ...

May 23, 2024 — Treatment of autoimmune diseases like lupus has long relied on steroids to knock down the immune system, but more targeted therapies are currently undergoing clinical trials. To ...

Uncomplicated skin infections account for almost 200 million physician-office visits in the USA annually. Treating these infections is estimated to cost in excess of US$350 million each year. The ...

Apr. 15, 2025 — Growing cells in the laboratory is an art that humans have mastered decades ago. Recreating entire three-dimensional tissues is much more challenging. Researchers are developing ...

A skin abscess is a bump within or below the skin’s surface. It is usually full of pus, painful, and may feel thick and swollen. This is typically caused by a bacterial infection. A skin abscess ...

At-home remedies and over-the-counter products may help skin tags dry out and fall off. Surgical options, including cryosurgery, can remove skin tags more quickly. Skin tags are soft, noncancerous ...

Topical antibiotics are ointments that are applied directly to the skin. Examples include mupirocin (Bactroban) and retapamulin (Altabax). Before applying the ointment, a person should wash the ...