Can I apply erythromycin on my face?

Erythromycin ointment should always be available in your home first aid kit, because erythromycin ointment can kill bacteria and reduce inflammation, so it has a very good effect on wound recovery. Erythromycin is also divided into erythromycin eye ointment and erythromycin ointment. Erythromycin eye ointment is less irritating, so erythromycin eye ointment can also be used around the eyes. Since erythromycin can kill bacteria and reduce inflammation, can erythromycin be used if there is a wound on the face?

Erythromycin ointment can be applied to the face for anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.

Erythromycin ointment is commonly used for purulent skin infections and penicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections. Erythromycin ointment occupies an important position in medical assistance. It is effective and has obvious effects in surgical operations, wound healing, skin ulcers, purulent skin injuries such as herpes and small-area burns, ulcer surface infections and acne vulgaris.

As a commonly used broad-spectrum antibiotic, erythromycin ointment is mainly used for the following six common diseases.

1. Skin infection: As an antibiotic ointment, erythromycin ointment is first 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.

2. Minor trauma: Erythromycin ointment can be used for minor bruises, scratches or other traumas 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, you can first rinse the wound with cold water, and then apply a thin layer of erythromycin ointment on the surface.

4. Mosquito bites: When the mosquito bites are serious, the bitten area should be cleaned and disinfected in time, and an appropriate amount of this ointment should be applied twice a day for 5-7 consecutive days.

5. Nosebleeds: Dry weather can make the originally 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.

Although erythromycin ointment is widely used, it is ineffective for skin diseases caused by fungal infections, such as tinea capitis, onychomycosis, tinea cruris, and tinea manuum and pedis. Erythromycin ointment may occasionally cause adverse reactions, such as local burning, dryness, itching, erythema, and occasionally urticaria-like reactions. If the above adverse reactions occur, stop using the product immediately.