Question 1

i have a bump next to my clitoris. it is mildly painful and the size of a pea. what could it be? can i use neosporin?

Accepted Answer

Maybe cyst or infect: I would suggest you go to your family doctor or gynecologist to have it examined.  It may be a cyst but it may also be an infection.  Regardless, usually, it goes away in a few days but just to make sure it doesn't have to be drained and treated with antibiotics, see your doctor.

Question 2

i had my clitoris pierced 8 wks ago.i lost my virginity last week, and now it hurts. would ice & neosporin help?

Accepted Answer

Hot bath not cold: Try a hot sitz bath to eliminate the discomfort and save the ice for your drinks.

Question 3

is it ok to put neosporin on my labia minora and clitoral hood?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It would not be harmful to use a topical antibiotic n that area - but you should be sure that it is needed.  If you have an infection that persists in spite of treatment then you should see your doctor.

Question 4

how to heal something the fastest? neosporin?

Accepted Answer

Vaseline.: I know it sounds too simple but there was actually a study performed that compared neosporin with plain vaseline petroleum jelly to determine wound healing time and also risk of infection. Vaseline was actually just as good as neosporin. Also, a side note is that neosporin and polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) can produce an allergic contact reaction in some people!

Question 5

can neosporin be put on burns?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A mainstay of burn treatment is application of antimicrobial ointment (e.g., neosporin, polysporin, (bacitracin and polymyxin) bacitracin, triple-antibiotic ointment) or cream (e.g., silvadene) to the wound.

Question 6

can i use neosporin on stitches?

Accepted Answer

Neosporin & Stitches: Infrequent side effects of neosporin + pain relief top:
stinging of skin,         
skin inflammation due to a topically applied medication, 
redness of skin, 
itching, 
hives, 
rash, 
giant hives.
I prefer using aquaphor ointment on stitches.

Question 7

can i put neosporin on frenulum?

Accepted Answer

Hmmm....: Frenula (plural of frenulum), whether on a lip, a tongue, or a penis, are supposed to stay attached from birth to death. If there has been some trauma or accident, a frenulum can tear,but a torn frenulum should cause no disability nor problems. If there is a cut or scrape of a frenulum, that does not mean anything needs to be put on it, although a bit of Neosporin is usually harmless.

Question 8

can neosporin be used on cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and subcutaneous  tissues.  Neosporin does not penetrate below the surface and will not help cellulitis. Oral or intravenous antibiotics are usually needed.

Question 9

is bacitracin the same as neosporin?

Accepted Answer

No: Bacitracin is only one ingredient in neosporin.  Neosporin is a topical antibiotic that contains neomycin, bacitracin, and polymyxin b.  As long as you are not allergic, you can use them interchangeably.

Question 10

neosporin ointment available in asia?

Accepted Answer

Triple antibiotic: Neosporin may be available in asia, it really doesn't matter.  Just look for a topical ointment that contains all three ingredients found in neosporin.  These are neomcin, bacitacin, and polymyxin b.

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I have a bump next to my clitoris. it is mildly painful and the size of a pea. what could it be? can i use neosporin?

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I had my clitoris pierced 8 wks ago.i lost my virginity last week, and now it hurts. would ice & neosporin help?

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Is it ok to put neosporin on my labia minora and clitoral hood?

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How to heal something the fastest? neosporin?

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Can neosporin be put on burns?

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Neosporin ointment available in asia?

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