Topical antibiotics can also speed resolution of POD. One percent metronidazole cream is effective when applied twice daily (Veien et al., 1991). In one case series, 79% of patients responded to 2 ...

[6] How Treatment Targets Inflammatory Events.As noted, topical metronidazole and certain ... once-daily application of either 0.75% or 1.0% creams achieved comparable reduction of erythema ...