The generic name for Bactrim is mupirocin ointment. There is no better or worse way to treat skin abrasions with mupirocin ointment and erythromycin ointment, as both medications are antibiotic ointments and can be effective for skin abrasions.
When the local abrasion, it will make the local skin mucous membrane is broken, if not timely treatment, it will lead to bacterial invasion of the wound, resulting in infection. The mupirocin ointment, erythromycin ointment are antibiotic ointment, for local traumatic surfaces, ulcer surfaces, small burns, folliculitis, boils and other skin infections, have a therapeutic effect.
When the local skin abrasion, local application of mupirocin ointment and erythromycin ointment can inhibit the activity of local bacteria, so as to achieve antibacterial effect.
When the skin abrasions, it is recommended to timely to the regular hospital, under the guidance of the doctor standardized treatment. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.