The Journal of family practice
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Mupirocin cream is as effective as oral cephalexin in the treatment of secondarily infected wounds.
Topical antimicrobials have been considered for treatment of secondarily infected wounds because of the potential for reduced risk of adverse effects and greater patient convenience. We compared mupirocin cream with oral cephalexin in the treatment of wounds such as small lacerations, abrasions, or sutured wounds. ⋯ Mupirocin cream applied topically 3 times daily is as effective as oral cephalexin given 4 times daily for the treatment of secondarily infected wounds and was well tolerated.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Ineffectiveness of topical benzocaine spray during colposcopy.
Colposcopic evaluation can cause patients to experience pain and anxiety. This study investigated the use of benzocaine spray, a topical anesthetic, and its effects on pain and anxiety associated with colposcopy and colposcopic biopsy. ⋯ Benzocaine, in a spray vehicle, confers no benefit when used to decrease pain and anxiety in women undergoing colposcopic procedures.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Penciclovir cream for herpes simplex labialis.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Efficacy of oral dexamethasone for outpatient croup.