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Yes, and it may clear the acne for a while, but the bacteria on your face will become resistant to the drug fairly quickly. If the urge to use it is unbearable, use it only for a brief time and try to never use it again.
Not only that, but other bacteria that are always on your body (like staph aureus) will become resistant to it too. That makes for super-bacteria that are very hard to kill will antibiotics.
So think about the consequences of clear skin before you decide to blindly slather the stuff on your face.
Here is one article that shows how this stuff can lead to serious problems for you in the future...
( http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/30148318?uid=3739832&uid=2&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21101139142401)
What else can I help you with?
Can mupirocin be used with oxygen?
Yes, mupirocin can be safely used with oxygen. There are no known interactions between mupirocin and oxygen that would affect their effectiveness or safety when used together.
Can you use mupirocin for cold sores below lip?
Mupirocin ointment can be used on your penis. This ointment is used as a topical antibiotic for varying skin infections.
What is mupirocin ointment 2 percent is used for?
staph infections
Can mupirocin ointment be used for scabies?
Can you use mupirocin ointment on boils?
Can Mupirocin be used for a dog bite?
My daughter was bit by a dog and that is what her pediatrician perscribed her. It wasn't terribly bad but it healed it right up.
What is the difference between Ketoconazole 2 percent Cream Fou and Mupirocin Onitment 2 percent?
ketoconozole is used to treat yeast infections while mupirocin is used to treat bacterial infections
What does supirocin used for?
Supirocin (aka mupirocin) is an antibiotic ointment usually used to treat impetigo rash.
What is mupirocin ointtment used for?
Mupirocin ointment is used to treat certain skin infections caused by bacteria, such as impetigo, folliculitis, and secondary infections from wounds or cuts. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria on the skin, helping to heal the infection.
Can mupirocin ointment usp 2 percent be used on mosquito bites?
It will not help. Mupirocin is an antibiotic. Musquito bites are better treated with an antihistamine like diphenhydramine HCl or steroid cream like Hydrocortisone.
Can mupirocin be used inside the nose?
For what it's worth, my doctor prescribed it specifically for use in my nose.
Is Mupirocin used for ingrown toenail?
Mupirocin is an antibiotic ointment that is typically used to treat skin infections caused by bacteria, such as impetigo or minor wounds. It is not commonly used to treat ingrown toenails. If you suspect an infection associated with an ingrown toenail, it is best to see a healthcare provider for proper evaluation and treatment.
Why are your eyes sore when you look around?
Your eyes are getting used to darkness.
