Treatment nearly always requires antibiotic cream (eg fucidin) or in established or recurrent cases such as your son's, antibiotics by mouth for up to ten days. You do not say if he has had ...

That’s why Dr. Miller and Dr. Massick don’t recommend slathering the area with antibiotic ointment; it isn’t useful against the virus and can cause irritation and allergic reactions for some ...

Dr. Mark lists several medications that are generally safe for dogs and steps you should take if you think your pet has ingested something harmful. If your dog does not need a prescription medication ...

Male partners were randomly assigned to either partner-treatment, where they received both an oral antibiotic and a topical antibiotic cream for one week, or to a control group. The control group for ...

Clean the wound with mild soap and water. Then apply an antibiotic ointment three times a day to help prevent infection. Apply a cool cloth over the bite for 15 minutes each hour. Use a clean ...

making sure to clean the area thoroughly running the wound under lukewarm water to flush out bacteria applying antibiotic cream to the wound and then wrapping a clean bandage around it People may ...

J. Desiree Douglas, MPA, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant and Co-Director, Occupational and Allergic Contact Dermatitis Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA. Comments and ...

6.1 Clinical infection within 7 days Patients had uncomplicated soft tissue wound within the last 24 h presenting to ED All wounds underwent standard wound care and repair procedures. Infection ...

Discover 5 common remedies to avoid this cold and flu season. Pediatrician Meghan Martin shares insights on what really helps to keep your child healthy!