Childhood epistaxis and nasal colonisation with Staphylococcus aureus

Long-term effectiveness of antiseptic cream for recurrent epistaxis in childhood: five-year follow up of a randomised, controlled trial

“…The aetiology is thought to be multifactorial and may include digital trauma, vestibulitis and crusting 2 . Nasal colonisation with Staphylococcus aureus is also thought to play a role, and this has obvious relevance to treatment with antiseptic cream 3 …”

Comparison of topical treatment methods used in recurrent anterior epistaxis: a randomized clinical trial

“… 13 Nasal colonization with S. aureus is also thought to play a role in the etiopathogenesis of epistaxis and the efficacy of treatment with this antiseptic pomade has been demonstrated in prospective randomized trials. 14 …”

Is local ointment or cauterization more effective in childhood recurrent epistaxis

“…Nasal colonization with Staphylococcus Aureus is also thought to play a role, and this has obvious relevance to treatment with antiseptic cream [6].…”