A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Antibiotics are agents that destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, which are sensitive to them. Topical antibiotics are used to treat infections of the skin and are generally applied as ointments and creams.
See also
Medical conditions associated with topical antibiotics:
- Acne
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Burns, External
- Dandruff
- Impetigo
- Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Rosacea
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Cutaneous Bacterial Infections
- Skin and Structure Infection
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