Atopic Patients Appear Free of Extra MRSA Risk

Dr. Friedlander recommends adding one-quarter of a cup of Clorox to a regular bath and repeating this treatment two times a week. In addition, some experts apply mupirocin ointment twice a day to the nares for 1 week each month.

“If you don't repeat the mupirocin treatment for a week each month, the patient appears more likely to colonize,” she said. “There is no absolutely clear superior, evidence-based regimen, but studies are ongoing and we may have some more information in the future.”

Dr. Friedlander disclosed that she has received grant and research support, honoraria, and/or consulting fees from Barrier Therapeutics Inc., Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp., Sanofi-Aventis, and Stiefel Laboratories Inc.

This MRSA infection was mistaken for spider bites. Courtesy Dr. Sheila Fallon Friedlander