Is Sofradex Used For Treating Skin Pigmentation?

Posted on Fri, 29 Dec 2017

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Question : is sofradex used for pigmentation ? alternative for lyramycin as its not available anywhr ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding topical creams.

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.

Sofradex cream (contains framycetin and dexamethasone) is not meant for pigmentation. It is mainly used for eczema or infected eczematous dermatitis.
Lyramycin is a topical antibiotic (contains Gentamycin). You may use mupirocin 2 % cream Or fusidic acid 2% cream instead of Lyramycin for skin infections.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar