We are uncertain whether topical antibiotics reduce ear discharge of people with swelling and infection of the middle ear (called chronic suppurative otitis media). – Topical antibiotics may reduce ...

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) due to topical antibiotics is very common. Neomycin and bacitracin are in the top ten most common allergens to cause allergic contact dermatitis. These allergens ...

Providers need to remember this in cases of recalcitrant dermatitis. In conclusion, topical antibiotic preparations are used commonly. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by neomycin and bacitracin ...

The topical antibiotic clindamycin is used to treat inflammatory acne, a more severe form that happens when bacteria clog pores and trigger an immune system response. Less often, the oral form of ...

Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a long-term (chronic) swelling and infection of the middle ear, with ear discharge (otorrhoea) through a perforated tympanic membrane (eardrum). The main ...

Most boils are caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. A doctor will typically prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection. While over-the-counter medications are available, they can only ...

Babies and small children are prone to middle ear infections, which typically have to be treated with orally administered ...

Oncology nurses can play a key role in educating patients and supporting clinical trial participation for this new treatment ...

A panelist discusses how treating ocular surface disease and demodex blepharitis before cataract surgery led to improved ...

Two bioactive ingredients in cannabis have been found to have antifungal properties when applied topically, according to a ...

This patient fact sheet explains how to differentiate pink eye infection vs allergies, with facts about different types of conjunctivitis.