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What do systematic reviews say?

181 questions · 190 findings · 14 reviews · Headline outcomes only

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No studies found 92 · 48.4%GRADE not reported 1 · 0.5%Very low 64 · 33.7%Low 25 · 13.2%Moderate 7 · 3.7%High 1 · 0.5%

Topical antibiotics vs another topical antibiotic or placebo

Adverse effects · children and adults with corneal abrasion

1 finding from 1 review

Antibiotic prophylaxis for corneal abrasion 2022 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Low

Topical antibiotics vs antiseptic agent

Clinical cure · bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles) 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical antibiotics vs systemic antibiotics

Minor adverse events not leading to withdrawal of treatment · bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles) 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical antibiotics vs antiseptic agent

Severe adverse events leading to withdrawal of treatment · bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles) 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical antibiotics vs antiseptic agent

Quality of life · bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles) 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical antibiotics vs antiseptic agent

Recurrence of folliculitis or boil following completion of treatment · bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles) 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical antibiotics vs antiseptic agent

Minor adverse events not leading to withdrawal of treatment · bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles) 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical antibiotics vs systemic antibiotics

Clinical cure · bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles) 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical antibiotics vs systemic antibiotics

Severe adverse events leading to withdrawal of treatment · bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles) 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical antibiotics vs systemic antibiotics

Quality of life · bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles) 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical antibiotics vs systemic antibiotics

Recurrence of folliculitis or boil following completion of treatment · bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles) 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical quinolone vs boric acid

Quality of life ‐ not measured · chronic suppurative otitis media

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Antibiotics versus topical antiseptics for chronic suppurative otitis media 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical quinolone vs boric acid

Ear pain (otalgia) or discomfort or local irritation · chronic suppurative otitis media

Topical antibiotics (quinolones) may leads to lower ear pain, discomfort, irritation compared with boric acid (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Antibiotics versus topical antiseptics for chronic suppurative otitis media 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 0.56 [0.32, 0.98]
2 studies · 510 participants
Low

Topical quinolone vs boric acid

Average change in hearing from baseline · chronic suppurative otitis media

1 finding from 1 review

Antibiotics versus topical antiseptics for chronic suppurative otitis media 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 390 participants
Low

Topical quinolone vs boric acid

Serious complications ‐ not measured · chronic suppurative otitis media

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Antibiotics versus topical antiseptics for chronic suppurative otitis media 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical quinolone vs boric acid

Suspected ototoxicity ‐ not measured · chronic suppurative otitis media

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Antibiotics versus topical antiseptics for chronic suppurative otitis media 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical quinolone vs povidone‐iodine

Resolution of ear discharge ‐ measured at 1 to 2 weeks · chronic suppurative otitis media

It is very uncertain whether topical antibiotics (quinolones) changes resolution of ear discharge (1 to 2 weeks) compared with povidone‐iodine (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Antibiotics versus topical antiseptics for chronic suppurative otitis media 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 1.02 [0.82, 1.26]
1 study · 39 participants
Very low

Topical quinolone vs povidone‐iodine

Resolution of ear discharge ‐ measured after 4 weeks · chronic suppurative otitis media

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Antibiotics versus topical antiseptics for chronic suppurative otitis media 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical quinolone vs povidone‐iodine

Quality of life ‐ not measured · chronic suppurative otitis media

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Antibiotics versus topical antiseptics for chronic suppurative otitis media 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Topical quinolone vs povidone‐iodine

Ear pain (otalgia) or discomfort or local irritation · chronic suppurative otitis media

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Antibiotics versus topical antiseptics for chronic suppurative otitis media 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found