Can mupirocin ointment be applied to the vulva?

Mupirocin ointment can be applied to the vulva. Mupirocin ointment is an antibiotic ointment that is very effective in killing gram-positive bacteria. It is commonly used in the treatment of bacterial infectious skin diseases such as impetigo and folliculitis. Mupirocin ointment side effects are small, some patients will have a mild burning or painful sensation after application, the skin can continue to use the medicine after tolerance. A small number of patients will have allergic symptoms of skin erythema and itching after using the drug, and can usually recover by themselves after stopping the drug. Mupirocin ointment safety is good, except for the eyes, nose, mouth and other mucous membrane parts, the rest of the normal skin can be used, so the vulva can be used. It should be used with caution by breastfeeding and pregnant women, and children need to be used under adult supervision. You need to consult your doctor before using the medicine and use it under the doctor’s supervision.