mupirocin and Erythrasma

Erythrasma is a benign dermatosis that typically occurs on intertriginous skin.. We describe a series of nine men with erythrasma that were successfully treated with mupirocin 2% ointment monotherapy.. We reviewed PubMed for the following terms: erythrasma, mupirocin, ointment, treatment. We also reviewed papers containing these terms and their references.. Complete resolution of erythrasma occurred following monotherapy with twice daily application of mupirocin 2% ointment.. Several topical and oral treatments are available to successfully manage erythrasma. Our series of patients with erythrasma experienced resolution with mupirocin 2% ointment treatment within 2 to 4 weeks of therapy. Monotherapy with mupirocin 2% ointment should be considered as a primary treatment alternative for erythrasma.

Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Drug Administration Schedule; Erythrasma; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Mupirocin; Ointments; Treatment Outcome