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Mupirocin

Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic used to treat impetigo, which is a bacterial skin infection caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. It prevents the bacteria from multiplying.

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My leg wound is not healing despite medications. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My leg wound is taking time to heal. I do not have diabetes and underwent tests and taking medicines. I am slightly hypertensive. I hit a sharp table by mistake two months ago, which is how I received the wound. I was not bothered about the injury initially but gradually developed pain ...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. It appears to be an ulcer of the foot due to injury. Your attached reports suggest low hemoglobin (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Therefore, I suggest the following treatment: Tab...  Read Full »

I got a fat lump-like structure just below the neck. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I got a fat lump-like structure just below the neck and above the chest due to unwanted hair removal. There is no pus or blood. There is been a needle poke-like pain sensation for a few days. What can I do topically or orally to reduce or shrink this and prevent it from returning?Thank ...  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly follow up with relevant photographs for confirmation of the diagnosis and treatment accordingly. Thank you. Regards.   Read Full »

I have a fungal infection around my fingernail. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have a skin fungal infection surrounding my fingernail. Additionally, I experience swelling, pus, and pain, with the affected area showing red, yellow, and grey colors. The infection has been present for around three weeks. I have used Fusidic acid cream and completed one course of Am...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have reviewed the details and the image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) provided by your end, and I understand your concern. The issue you are experiencing is called paronychia, which refers to infections of the nail and surrounding skin. Parony...  Read Full »

I am worried whether my wound is infected. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am worried whether my wound is infected. Three days back, I got a wound due to a sudden cut by a knife on my right hand. The wound is between the right thumb and my palm. It was really painful, and I cleaned the wound and applied Mupirocin cream. Should I use a band-aid over it, or s...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the details that you have provided. Following an injury, depending on the depth of the wound and based on the medications used, it is common to have infections. Do not worry since the possibility of having a...  Read Full »

My baby got severe burns. What medications can I apply?

Query: Hello doctor, My 4-year-old baby spilled extremely hot water on his right foot. The skin became red immediately. I put aloe vera gel and silver nitrate ointment. It is better now. But, he is suffering from burning and pain. Kindly let me know what other medications and other precautions I should use...  Read Full »


Dr. G. S. S. Sandeep

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to start applying Linical (Calamine) lotion every hourly until the burning settles down. You also need to apply T-Bact (Mupirocin Topical) or Mupi (Mupirocin) or Nadibact Cream (Nadifloxacin Topical) thrice daily after applying the Linical lotion. You can appl...  Read Full »

What could be the reason for the red spots on my thighs?

Query: Hello doctor, I found 8-10 red spots on my upper right thigh and a few weaker spots on the right and left leg. They are not itchy. I noticed them just this morning.The spots are red in color. Their size is about 1/16" to 1/8" diameter. I am taking Flonase since last week. Should I quit taking it? W...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) It is a case of papular urticaria, a type of insect hypersensitivity reaction with irritant dermatitis. It is a very common problem and harmless too. It has nothing to do with Flonase (Fluticas...  Read Full »

How to treat a pimple like spot on my baby's forehead?

Query: Hello doctor, My 1.4 year old baby has a pimple like spot on his forehead. Kindly provide me the remedies for the same.  Read Full »


Dr. Vivek Chail

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below: 1. Pimples in a baby are a common occurrence. Simple remedies might help to prevent recurrence. 2. Please wash the area including the face with mild shampoo or soap especially made for se...  Read Full »

Why is my mother's leg wound, not healing for months?

Query: Hi doctor,I need an opinion from a general surgeon regarding my mother's wound. My mother is 81 years and she has wound for a year. She has consulted three doctors and done some laboratory tests. Based on her reports, the first doctor suggested her to use Mupirocin ointment and Mefenamic acid. It ha...  Read Full »


Dr. Lalit Kumar Bansal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the image and laboratory reports of your mother (attachment removed to protect patient identity). She has an ulcer in her leg on the medial aspect. It seems to be a chronic non-healing ulcer as the margins are sharp and the base is filled with yellow...  Read Full »

When will the red rashes near my penis heal completely?

Query: Hi doctor, I got a red rash near the tip of the penis. The doctor told me to use Mupirocin T-bact, I started applying once a day and it has been 10 days. I want to know how much time it can take for a complete cure?  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic. It has to be used twice a day for two weeks for infectious conditions like impetigo. Also, it depends on the extent of involvement and severity. Since I have not seen the rash, I cannot really tell you how much time it can take to heal...  Read Full »

Please suggest a cure for red and itchy rashes on the upper part of the penis and foreskin.

Query: Hi doctor,I am 38 years old. I am non-diabetic and I do not have any other problems. Before few weeks, I got some rashes on the upper part of my penis. I have two small swellings with red color in my foreskin. I have itching along with it. Now, I have a burning sensation while passing urine. But I d...  Read Full »


Dr. Ganesh Prasad Sankara Pandian

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Kindly attach a photo of the rash. Please mention whether you have a similar rash on any other part of the body. Please mention whether you have any recent history of sexual exposure. Please mention whether you still continue using soap for washing your foreskin.   Read Full »

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