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...

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Published inThe Journal of family practice Vol. 58; no. 9; p. E2
Main Authors Eekhof, J A H, Neven, A Knuistingh, Gransjean, S P, Assendelft, W J J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2009
Subjects
Humans
Primary Health Care - standards
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Severity of Illness Index
Skin Diseases - therapy
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Summary: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.
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ISSN:1533-7294