Use erythromycin ointment for skin ulcers

In daily life, skin ulcers are a huge disaster for anyone who loves beauty, so it is particularly important to find scientific and effective treatment drugs. Many people don’t know whether erythromycin ointment can be used for treatment. The answer is yes, and because of the antibiotic effect of erythromycin ointment, it can be used to treat skin infections. However, it is best to go to the hospital for timely medical treatment for skin ulcers.

1. Can erythromycin ointment be used for skin ulcers?

OK. Erythromycin ointment is an antibiotic with a broad antibacterial spectrum. It is usually used for purulent skin infections and penicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections.

2. Other medicinal uses of erythromycin ointment

1. Skin infection

As an antibiotic ointment, erythromycin ointment is primarily used to treat and prevent skin infections. Erythromycin ointment can be used for purulent skin diseases such as impetigo and infections of ulcer surfaces. It can also be used for infections at the junction of the skin and mucous membranes, such as around the mouth and anus. The general usage is 2 times a day, apply thinly to the affected area. In addition to fighting infection, erythromycin ointment has other uses.

2. Minor trauma

Erythromycin ointment can be used for minor bruises, scratches or other injuries on the body. The general usage is to clean and disinfect the affected area, then apply an appropriate amount of ointment to the affected area, twice a day.

3. Mild burns

For small burns or scalds, you can first rinse the wound with cold water and then apply a thin layer of erythromycin ointment on the surface.

4. Insect bites

When the mosquito bite is serious, you should clean and disinfect the bitten area in time, apply an appropriate amount of this ointment twice a day for 5-7 consecutive days.

5. Nosebleed

Dry weather can make the already dry nasal mucosa of some people more fragile, so nosebleeds often occur. At this time, you may wish to apply an appropriate amount of erythromycin ointment to the nasal septum, 4-5 times a day. It can disinfect and soften the nasal cavity, moisturize the nasal mucosa, improve the nasal environment, and prevent re-bleeding. Do not apply too much to prevent the ointment from flowing back into the mouth.

6. Angular cheilitis

Angular cheilitis is mostly caused by infection and is more common in preschool children. For bacterial angular cheilitis, you can apply a small amount of erythromycin ointment and take vitamin B2 at the same time.

It should be noted that there is another dosage form of erythromycin ointment for eye inflammation, called erythromycin eye ointment. They contain different concentrations of erythromycin, with the ointment having a concentration of 1% and the eye ointment having a concentration of 0.5%.