Primary bacterial skin infections eg, impetigo, folliculitis, urunculosis & ecthyma. Bacterial infections secondary to skin conditions eg, eczema, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, herpes, epidermolysis bullosa, & ichthyosis. Insect bites & infected minor traumatic lesions eg, skin ulcers, burns, cuts, abrasions, small lacerations, sutured wounds, biopsy sites, surgical incisions. Prevents bacterial contamination in minor burns, biopsy sites, incisions & other clean lesions. Prevents development of infection & permits wound healing in abrasions, minor cuts & wounds.