The MEDLINE database was searched for articles from 1966 through to August 2007 using the subject terms 'topical antibiotic ... treatment of uncomplicated skin infections including impetigo ...

Preliminary data indicates patients experienced either a complete cure or significant improvement in infection symptoms following treatment with ...

However, their value in the management of uncomplicated skin infections is not yet clearly defined. This literature review discusses various topical antibiotic treatment options for uncomplicated ...