Is Bactroban ointment use for crusting inside the nose?

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Hello, I had Rhinoplasty/ Septoplasty 6 months ago everything was healing ok until 2 months ago that i started to have crusting inside my nose. I saw my surgeon 1 month ago and he said to use saline gel and saline sprays that it was just some dryness. Last week I called him cause the crusting hasn't stop and he prescript me Bactroban ointment for 5 days, I can't go see him to often. I haven't started yet because i am not sure if this is safe to use, since he hasn't tested for an infection.

Robert S. Schmidt, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Sorry to hear about the crusting. Bactroban ointment is safe to use in your nostrils and works well against the most common bacteria that can cause a problem. However, if you're having crusting you should get checked out by your doctor to make sure you don't have a problem. For now, lots of saline spray and the bactroban should work fine.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear suseso23, I would suggest using the bactroban as prescribed and the saline spray until you can see your surgeon. An evaluation needs too be done to determine if you have an infection or just dry mucosa. After this diagnosis then proper treatment may be advised. If your surgeon is to far away then perhaps he/she may refer you to a friend that is local to help with your evaluation. Best regards, MIchael V. Elam, M.D.

Donald Nunn, MD (retired) · Answer

Bactroban is generally used if a infection is suspected.  It is useful against staph infections and even MSRA.  You should have your surgeon evaluate you again to determine if an infection is the problem vs drying of the mucosa.  Good luck.  Donald R. Nunn MD  Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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