Minor derm ailments: how good is the evidence for common treatments?
Oral flucloxacillin is less effective than local antibiotics for impetigo in limited disease. Topical metronidazole and azelaic acid are effective for rosacea. Betadine is effective for minor infections following partial thickness burns. Terbinafine is effective against fungal infections of the nail. Miconazole is effective against oral thrush.
Eekhof
J A H
JA
Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands. J.A.H.Eekhof@lumc.nl
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A Knuistingh
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Gransjean
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Assendelft
W J J
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D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000628:therapy*