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The 13 pages that link to Topical antibiotics, each with the reason it gives.

• AminoglycosideNarrower topic: Neomycin and other aminoglycosides are used topically when local treatment limits systemic exposure.

• Topical corticosteroidCompared with: It targets bacteria rather than the inflammatory pathways targeted by corticosteroids.

• Wound careCompared with: It is not a substitute for routine wound cleansing and may cause irritation or resistance.

• ImpetigoRelated: They are commonly used for limited impetigo, while extensive disease may need oral treatment.

• Benzoyl peroxideCompared with: Benzoyl peroxide can be paired with antibiotics and helps limit resistance selection.

• ChloramphenicolNarrower topic: Topical formulations preserve some uses where systemic exposure is unnecessary.

• FolliculitisRelated: They may be used for limited bacterial folliculitis rather than systemic treatment.

• Corneal ulcerRelated: Bacterial ulcers are commonly treated with intensive antibiotic eye drops.

• Povidone-iodineCompared with: Unlike many topical antibiotics, povidone-iodine is an antiseptic with activity across multiple microorganism groups.

• NeomycinNarrower topic: Topical delivery is the main setting for neomycin use.

• MupirocinNarrower topic: Mupirocin's local formulations limit treatment to accessible infection or carriage sites.

• ParomomycinNarrower topic: Some formulations have been used locally against susceptible bacterial infections.

• Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracinNarrower topic: This combination is a widely recognized example of a topical antibiotic preparation.