Oral erythromycin is another option. Effective treatment of pitted keratolysis clears both the lesions and odor in 3-4 weeks. The goals of pharmacotherapy are to reduce morbidity and prevent complications. Antibiotics - Empiric antimicrobial therapy must be comprehensive and should cover all likely pathogens in the context of the clinical setting. Inhibits bacterial growth, possibly by blocking dissociation of peptidyl tRNA from ribosomes causing RNA-dependent protein synthesis to arrest.
Many clinicians find topical antibiotics to be effective, even without other measures.
They are easy to use and well accepted by patients. Either solution or gel formulations may be used. Contraindications Documented hypersensitivity Interactions None reported Pregnancy B - Usually safe but benefits must outweigh the risks. For treatment of staphylococcal and streptococcal infections. In children, age, weight, and severity of infection determine proper dosage.