Antibiotic ointments for topical skin use include erythromycin, clindamycin, tetracycline, and metronidazole.
Erythromycin ointment is primarily indicated for pustular, suppurative skin conditions, burns, ulcers, and unusual acne, but may be irritating or allergic, or resistant.
Clindamycin topical is mainly indicated for unusual acne such as pimples, acne vulgaris, and papules.
Tetracycline ointment is mainly indicated for skin infections caused by sensitive gram-positive and negative bacteria, and its adverse reactions are less common.
Metronidazole ointment is mainly indicated for follicular dermatitis, scabies, and acne, but may have adverse reactions of tolerable skin irritation.
Antibiotic ointments also include fusidic acid and mupirocin, etc. If you have an inflammatory skin infection, you should seek medical attention and choose the right antibiotic ointment under your doctor’s guidance, rather than self-medicating.