Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream is a topical antibacterial drug used to treat or prevent bacterial infections associated with burns. It works against a ...

While it might seem sensible to use antibiotic topicals to combat germs and prevent infection with cuts, they can irritate your skin even more and cause a painful and/or itchy rash called contact ...

Are antibiotic creams to blame? While he agreed the bacteria are a threat, Blumberg said he was somewhat skeptical of the authors' hypothesis that over-the-counter ointments are driving the ...

Medical personnel do dispense antibiotic ointments to inmates as needed; however, other items -- such as hair gel and shaving cream -- are harder to come by, Robin Campbell, press secretary for ...

After you soak your foot, dry it thoroughly and use an antibacterial cream on the toe. Other Methods for Treating Ingrown Toenails at Home There are plenty of other ways to help your ingrown ...