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. When bid dosing is desired, half-total daily dose may be taken q12h. For more severe infections, double the dose.
Topical treatment includes antibiotics such as metronidazole and erythromycin.
Potent topical steroids are strictly contraindicated. However, in some cases it may be appropriate to use a low potency corticosteroid such as hydrocortisone cream initially. Additional cosmetics, cleaners and moisturizers should be avoided during treatment. An initial rebound frequently occurs during the weaning of the steroid. This phenomenon is rare when no underlying cause can be evaluated.