Question 1

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 2

what is a "triple antibiotic ointment" used for?

Accepted Answer

Used topically: for small superficial skin infections.

Question 3

please explain what does a "triple antibiotic ointment" do?

Accepted Answer

Antibacterial: The "Triple" part of the name refers to the fact that the ointment contains three active ingredients: bacitracin, polymyxin, and neomycin. Other antibiotic ointments may have just bacitracin or bacitracin with polymyxin. About 10% of people are allergic to neomycin, so they should avoid products with neomycin if they need an antibiotic ointment for a skin infection.

Question 4

suspected insect bites wound that would not heal despite applying antibiotic ointment, fusidum for a couple of weeks.

Accepted Answer

Follow up: A wound that is unresponsive to traditional over the counter remedies for more than 2 weeks, would require assessment by a medical provider for an accurate diagnosis.

Question 5

does expired antibiotic ointment work?

Accepted Answer

Call: Ask your medical doctor as you want what will work best for your problem and not allow the infection to get worse.

Question 6

can i use antibiotic ointment on baby?

Accepted Answer

Depends : If there is any infection yes, but for all other reasons not really helpful.

Question 7

where can i find bnt antibiotic ointment?

Accepted Answer

Most places: Most drug stores, supermarkets, etc. Sell  neosporin or pollysporin otc.

Question 8

what's an all-purpose antibiotic ointment?

Accepted Answer

Marketing: These are mostly over the counter products usually containing several antibiotics to get a broad coverage.  They are in face useful and will cover a wide range of bacterial invaders to the body.  Marketing adds the term "all-purpose" so you will purchase the product for any type of skin condition.  A persistent lesion should be seen by your dermatologist.

Question 9

do antibiotic ointment works on place where they were applied or they have some effect all over body?

Accepted Answer

: Antibiotic ointments are topical and are effective in the area they are applied.

Question 10

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.

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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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What is a "triple antibiotic ointment" used for?

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Please explain what does a "triple antibiotic ointment" do?

A member asked:

Suspected insect bites wound that would not heal despite applying antibiotic ointment, fusidum for a couple of weeks.

A member asked:

Does expired antibiotic ointment work?

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Can i use antibiotic ointment on baby?

A member asked:

Where can i find bnt antibiotic ointment?

A member asked:

What's an all-purpose antibiotic ointment?

A member asked:

Do antibiotic ointment works on place where they were applied or they have some effect all over body?

A member asked:

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

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