went on antibiotics for ten days , condition returned , went to ent,he was useless,went to new dr.he perscribed the ointment, swabed nostrils for 7 days , the infection never returned
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I was prescribed this ointment 2% for MRSA outbreaks. I had been having problems with boils on my arms, legs, back, scrotum, nose, etc. They tried Bactrim first and it seemed to work along with Epsom salts lotion. I would get an outbreak, get treatment (not Bactrim each time, but a 7-day antibiotic and after it was over I got MRSA boils back again. This ointment seems to be most effective in my no...
Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/25/2012
Condition: Eczema
Overall rating 5.0
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My dermatologist prescribed this medication for my exzema. Within a few days of applying the ointment based rx at bedtime, my exzema was clearing up and under control. I have been using this medication for about 3 years and I would recommend it to anyone with the same type of skin problems as myself.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/23/2012
Condition: Presence of Boils On the Skin
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/9/2011
Condition: Minor Skin Infection caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 4.7
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had a bad infection from a bad tattoo
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/4/2011
Condition: Minor Skin Infection caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 1.3
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/25/2011
Condition: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria in Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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Had staph infection on my face and I was really scared. This cleared it up in ten days. Very happy with it!
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kenneth | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/17/2011
Condition: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria in Nose
Overall rating 3.7
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works well
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bb | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/29/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/17/2010
Condition: Skin Ulcer
Overall rating 5.0
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had cracked broken skin in nose. worked after first use.
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Nina | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/26/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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I was prescribed mupirocin ointment because an ENT discovered bacteria in my nose during a consult for an unrelated issue. I had no symptoms or issues because of this bacteria she supposedly found, nor did she suggest using a milder treatment first, yet she prescribed this medication. The first time I used it, I had burning, stinging, a pounding headache and my throat felt very tight. The second time I used it, my throat was tight, my chest was tight, I had more burning and stinging both in my nose and throat, a pounding headache and my lips and hands began to itch and get puffy. Needless to say, I stopped treatment immediately and threw away the ointment and now feel just fine. Here's a not to all you doctors out there who are all too prescription happy: If it ain't broke, don't fix it!! Sheesh -- I will never take anything again without grilling the prescribing doctor up, down and under. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/26/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Used on skin graft on left lower arm
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shawn | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/27/2009
Condition: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria in Nose
Overall rating 2.3
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started taking the medication about 1 week ago...to no evail. I still have the spot on my nose that I went in for treatment on. Can't imagine why it cost so much if the effects aren't that great. I would not recommend this product.
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RICHARD | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/7/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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APPLIED TO INCESION AREA AFTER SKIN CANCER REMOVAL ON AN AREA OF ABOUT 3 INCHES ON MY BACK. ALSO APPLIED TO AREA WHERE TAPE AND BANDAGE WAS. I FELT RELIEF FROM THE BURNING WITHIN 5 TO 10 MINUTES. IT CAUSES A SMOOTHING CENCETATION AND ALSO REDUCES THE REDNESSES OM SKIN FROM THE TAPE,BANDAGE AND STITCHES.
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rlong | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/28/2009
Condition: Presence of Boils On the Skin
Overall rating 5.0
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a couple of years ago i had 2boils and us this aoitment for other skin bumps and works very good. Good medication to have handy
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mem3864 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/20/2009
Condition: Type of Skin Infection - Impetigo
Overall rating 4.3
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holly | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/23/2009
Condition: Minor Skin Infection caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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I like the medicine. I get cold sores right under the left nostral and this works better then abriva.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
2/26/2009
Condition: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria in Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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went on antibiotics for ten days , condition returned , went to ent,he was useless,went to new dr.he perscribed the ointment, swabed nostrils for 7 days , the infection never returned
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wyojeanne | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/17/2008
Condition: A Severe Skin Infection - Ecthyma
Overall rating 3.7
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have used 2 22gram tubes now, condition staring to clear, also on oral antibiotic, is extremely expensive,time to date-one month of treatment, cannot leave house with it on, is messy.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/23/2008
Condition: Minor Skin Infection caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 2.3
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For the first day it seemed to work, but after that I could not tell that it was doing any good at all.
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Joe | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/29/2008
Condition: Inflammation of a Hair Follicle
Overall rating 2.3
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I was treated for Folliculitus, an infection of the hair follicals on my neck, which my Dr. believes may be a result of my immune system being compromised. Red, itchy bumps that seemed to take over my entire neck and are now starting to show up on my face. After many OTC treatments, I was prescribed Mupirocin. It seemed to make my condition worse, more inflamation and more red/itchy, however, I am allergic to many antibiotics so this could be a side effect that few others may not experience. I continued to use it for two weeks and really saw no improvement to my condition and am now using Ketoconazole cream and Prednesone tablets, which seem to be more effective without the side effects. Just when I think it's disappearing, it seems to render itself back again and I'm not sure what to do at this point.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous |
7/18/2008
Condition: Minor Skin Infection caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a piercing that I took out, and when I took it out it immediately got infected. I went to the doctor who prescribed this medicine, and within a day I saw a huge difference. My skin was no longer red or itchy, and after about 4 days the infection was completely gone. The thing I really liked is it also moisturized the skin and didn't smell at all--compared to other topical creams that have terrible odors.
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