What medications are used for bacterial skin diseases?
Disease description:
My skin has been itchy lately. I went to the hospital and was diagnosed with bacterial skin infection. Since I have sensitive skin, I'm hesitant to use medications randomly. Could you please advise what medication is most suitable for treating bacterial skin infections?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Bacterial skin infections are common dermatological conditions primarily caused by bacterial invasion of the skin tissue. Typical symptoms include redness, swelling, increased local temperature, and significant pain at the affected site, which often cause discomfort and distress to patients. Treatment for bacterial skin infections usually involves topical medications, such as applying erythromycin ointment or mupirocin ointment directly to the affected area to inhibit bacterial growth. For more severe cases, systemic treatment with oral antibiotics may be required to comprehensively control the infection, promote rapid recovery, and restore healthy skin.
