Question 1

can i put antibiotic ointment on inner lip stitches?

Accepted Answer

For what reason ?: And is the ointment made for intraoral use? Is the wound infected? See your physician if there is a problem with the healing.. The infection would not be on the surface, but in the deeper tissues.

Question 2

can i use triple antibiotic ointment for the burning im having in my vagina lips?

Accepted Answer

may be a yeast infec: Infection or allergic reaction, u need to see your gyn tom. In the mean time without knowing for sure u may consider using anti yeast cream or a mild otc 1% steroid cream.

Question 3

my 4 y old fell yesterday and had 2 cuts on his lip. the his lip is swollen and cuts are now infected. can i apply antibiotic ointment on it?

Accepted Answer

Really???: How can you be so sure it is infected? Probably not. WATER is good. Wash with lots of tap water. Avoid bacitracin, triple antibiotic, neosporin which are useless and common sensitizers. Mupirocin is useful for impetigo and is active vs staph + strep, but not likely to be needed as prophylaxis. Sometimes the wisest medical treatment is to sit on your hands and avoid harming the patient.

Question 4

popped a boil on my 4 year old's butt. it had come to a head and was draining on its own a little. i followed with antibiotic ointment. was this bad?

Accepted Answer

Staph buttock boil: Most likely this was a Staph infection which likes to "attack" the buttock area. Drainage is a good treatment - which is what a doc might do if severe.. Getting to a "head" helps drainage. I agree that a little antibiotic ointment to clean things up is a good idea - bacitracin or bactroban (mupirocin).  Important to limit spread among family/your kid by washing clothes / towels in contact with infected area.

Question 5

my 3 year old son keeps getting recurring eye infections that look like a sty, it forms a big puss filled head.this is now the 4th one within 2 months, they clear up and then another one starts. do we need an antibiotic ointment to treat it?

Accepted Answer

: This can be difficult. Simple sty's will often resolve with warm compresses. When they are recurrent like this, the kid is often harboring an invasive staph germ in their nasal passages or skin that may require treatment. Bathing in water with a cup of bleach added (1cup/20 gallons) can reduce staph on the skin.  I would confer with the kids doc about treatment options.

Question 6

why does neosporin and triple antibiotic ointment cause skin irritation to the penis like pain, burning and boil like pimples near the head?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: You likely are having allergic reaction to one of the ingredients.

Question 7

i've been applying a prescribed antibiotic ointment to my diagnosed impetigo for 5 days. how do i know the impetigo is healing? i don't think it is.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Healing skin infections should start to get smaller and less red with treatment. If you are concerned return to your doctor for a recheck.

Question 8

will an antibiotic ointment help a boil that has not entirely bursted?

Accepted Answer

Maybe,maybe not: External applications of abx ointments can help stop the spread of the boils germs once it empties, but is unligely to get inside the boil and kill the germs.Appling moist heat to the area often brings the boil to a point it will drain and then heal. Keep the area clean and it should heal well.If you have multiple boils or they recur frequently, oral meds may be needed to eliminate the source.

Question 9

how can i use a triple antibiotic ointment and triamcinolone together?

Accepted Answer

: If indicated- yes

Question 10

how good is to apply bnt antibiotic ointment to a diabetic ulser.

Accepted Answer

Almost worthless: These are usually pressure related over areas that have diminished sensation and blood supply. When they become secondarily infected they will respond only to a combo of surgical debridement and systemic antibiotics. Unfortunately they often lead to amputation.

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Can i put antibiotic ointment on inner lip stitches?

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Can i use triple antibiotic ointment for the burning im having in my vagina lips?

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My 4 y old fell yesterday and had 2 cuts on his lip. the his lip is swollen and cuts are now infected. can i apply antibiotic ointment on it?

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Popped a boil on my 4 year old's butt. it had come to a head and was draining on its own a little. i followed with antibiotic ointment. was this bad?

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My 3 year old son keeps getting recurring eye infections that look like a sty, it forms a big puss filled head.this is now the 4th one within 2 months, they clear up and then another one starts. do we need an antibiotic ointment to treat it?

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Why does neosporin and triple antibiotic ointment cause skin irritation to the penis like pain, burning and boil like pimples near the head?

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I've been applying a prescribed antibiotic ointment to my diagnosed impetigo for 5 days. how do i know the impetigo is healing? i don't think it is.

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Will an antibiotic ointment help a boil that has not entirely bursted?

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How can i use a triple antibiotic ointment and triamcinolone together?

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How good is to apply bnt antibiotic ointment to a diabetic ulser.

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