Question 1

can i use polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) on clitoral area? vigorous stimulation has caused pain and likely small cuts morning after. how can i heal this?

Accepted Answer

Different idea: I think that you would be better of applying zinc oxide every time after you use the toilet. No sex until the area has healed

Question 2

would polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) help heal the cuts on my thigh faster?

Accepted Answer

Healing: No. They may prevent infection.  But they do nothing to cause nature to change the way it heals a wound in your body.

Question 3

i cut myself w the end of a possibly soiled knife. idk how deep the wound is, tiny hole. washed w soap, added polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin). anything else i should do?

Accepted Answer

Tdap Booster: I would agree that you should continue to apply antibiotic ointment, and keep the puncture wound clean. IF an infection were to occur, you would begin to notice redness or your skin, warmth, selling, and tenderness usually within 48 hours of the puncture.
If you do not recall when you last has a Tetanus shot/booster, you should get one of these. Tetanus shot is abbreviated as either Td or Tdap

Question 4

i'm allergic to penicillin. should i use polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) or neosporin for cuts and scrapes?

Accepted Answer

Polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin): That would be perfectly fine.  There are no known problems with this, and polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) and neosporin are not penicillins.

Question 5

cut inside nose, will polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) work?

Accepted Answer

No: Use vaseline or Aquaphor

Question 6

help! need to know if there's a cream like polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) to heal cuts and tears in genital area?

Accepted Answer

Zinc oxide: I would put this cream on the affected areas every time you finish going to the bathroom. In addition apply it right before bedtime. No sex until they heal

Question 7

open razor cut wound red and moist can i treat it with polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) ointment with bacitracin zinc and gauze ? how do i know it's not infected ? ty!

Accepted Answer

Wound: Yes, you can. The signs of infection - pain, drainage, usually milky white, green or yellow, swelling which is worsening, redness which is worsening or not getting better. If none of those are present, yes, you can go ahead and put an antibiotic ointment and either let it air dry or cover with a dressing (bandade). If the symptoms above are present and it's getting worse, see doc.

Question 8

is neosporin or polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) safe to use for cuts and scrapes in pregnancy? if not, an alternative ointment?

Accepted Answer

Cuts and Scrapes: Antibiotics are used for infections.  These products you mention are safe in pregnancy, but are they necessary for just simple cuts and scrapes?  Probably not.  Good cleaning with clean bandages may be all you need for an uninfected cut.

Question 9

can your body defend itself against bacteria in a cut without antibiotics? i think it's awful to rely on antibiotics so much. so i am using polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin)

Accepted Answer

Yes, of course...: ...the body defends itself against infections in cuts, without antibiotics. Antibiotics have only been available for 75-80 years, but through the ages, most wounds didn't get seriously infected. Even now, antibiotics are not usually used to prevent infection in cuts; the main medical advice is to just keep the wound clean and dry. And FYI, polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) is an antibiotic ointment.

Question 10

is polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) or calendula ointment better?

Accepted Answer

For what problem?: Without knowing what you're treating, it's hard to say which would be "better."  polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) contains synthetic antibiotics, Bacitracin and polymyxin.  Calendula ointment is from the marigold plant, calendula officinalis.  It's been traditionally used in minor skin wounds: skin infections, burns, bee stings, sunburn, warts, etc. Most research comes from animal studies.  http://tinyurl.com/lapg2kq.

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Can i use polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) on clitoral area? vigorous stimulation has caused pain and likely small cuts morning after. how can i heal this?

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Would polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) help heal the cuts on my thigh faster?

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I cut myself w the end of a possibly soiled knife. idk how deep the wound is, tiny hole. washed w soap, added polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin). anything else i should do?

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I'm allergic to penicillin. should i use polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) or neosporin for cuts and scrapes?

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Cut inside nose, will polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) work?

A member asked:

Help! need to know if there's a cream like polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) to heal cuts and tears in genital area?

A member asked:

Open razor cut wound red and moist can i treat it with polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) ointment with bacitracin zinc and gauze ? how do i know it's not infected ? ty!

A member asked:

Is neosporin or polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) safe to use for cuts and scrapes in pregnancy? if not, an alternative ointment?

A member asked:

Can your body defend itself against bacteria in a cut without antibiotics? i think it's awful to rely on antibiotics so much. so i am using polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin)

A member asked:

Is polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) or calendula ointment better?

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