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SSTIs are a major international health problem, which is becoming increasingly complex due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the popularity of unproven over-the-counter creams. The antimicrobial effectiveness of four commercially available topical formulations namely Soframycin (pharmaceutical antibiotic), Colgate Dental Cream (multipurpose formulation), Boroplus (herbal preparation), and Fair and Lovely (cosmetic cream) were systematically tested against S. aureus, B. subtilis, E. coli and A. niger in agar well diffusion method. Findings indicated a strong pecking order: Soframycin was the strongest antimicrobial agent against all organisms, Colgate had medium effect, Boroplus had weak effects and Fair and Lovely showed no effect at all. The results of these findings point to some essential inconsistencies between clinically-proven drugs and consumer-centered products with the tendency of being assertive by antimicrobial claims. It is clear, in the absence of activity in cosmetic cream and limited efficacy of herbal preparations, the dangers in replacing unverified products with evidence-based therapies with potential implications of failure to cure and resistance development. This paper offers experimental data to support the significance of rational topical therapy, regulatory examination of consumer products, and educating the populace to reverse unsuitable culture during the AMR era.
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