Question 1

i use vaseline, but it doesn't go away, is it safe to put polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) on your lips?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Using topical polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) in small quantities on a lip lesion that is or may become infected is usually safe, but ir is important to avoid licking it an minimize ingestion. Systemic antibiotics taken by mouth is probably preferable. See your doctor if healing does not occur.

Question 2

will polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) numb my lip?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no topical anesthetic in polysporin, (bacitracin and polymyxin) so it will not cause any anesthetic effect. In other words, no numbness from the medicine.

Question 3

my lip was stinging, so i put some polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) on it, but now my lip is numb and tingly. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

?COLD SORE: Tingling and burning may well be due to a viral cold sore. You should know very soon. Abreva works well for those.
Some other conditions will cause your symptoms to persist beyond a week or two, in which case you need to see your doctor please.

Question 4

minor impetigo by lips, treating with polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin). now a bit in outside corner of eye, how to treat? out of my home country &prefer no prescription. :)

Accepted Answer

Bactroban (mupirocin: This is a topical ointment.You need a prescription in the US,maybe not in other countries.

Question 5

my 9 month old has a cold sore on his top lip. is it dangerous at this age like it is for a newborn? i covered it with a polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) patch.

Accepted Answer

Cold sore: If he has never had this before then I would suggest you get it checked out as  nine month  olds do not often get cold sores

Question 6

can i use bacitracin( (polysporin) to treat impetigo?

Accepted Answer

Usually works best: when used in conjunction with oral antibiotics.

Question 7

what can i do use polysporin and clean gauze to keep as dry as possible?

Accepted Answer

Throw it away: Polysporin is not a useful product. Worse, it is a common cause of allergic reactions. EXACTLY why would you use it?

Question 8

is it possible to use too much / overdose on polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin)?

Accepted Answer

Apply sparingly: too much topical antibiotic csn casuse a skin reaction: only use a thin film applied with a Q-tip

Question 9

what should i use if i'm allergic to polysporin and neosporin and bactroban (mupirocin).?

Accepted Answer

Neosponrin allergy: That is three different items sold for topical use or eye or ear use. Your doctor has substitures if you need them for these areas.

Question 10

i have a dry circular rash on my chest. it doesn't itch. i've put polysporin on it for a week, but it's still there.

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Throw away the polysporin. It is useless and often causes allergic reactions. Begin with a definition of whatever you have. The most reliable route to this is through a skin specialist.

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Can i use polysporin on lips

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I use vaseline, but it doesn't go away, is it safe to put polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) on your lips?

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Will polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) numb my lip?

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My lip was stinging, so i put some polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) on it, but now my lip is numb and tingly. should i be worried?

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Minor impetigo by lips, treating with polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin). now a bit in outside corner of eye, how to treat? out of my home country &prefer no prescription. :)

A member asked:

My 9 month old has a cold sore on his top lip. is it dangerous at this age like it is for a newborn? i covered it with a polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) patch.

A member asked:

Can i use bacitracin( (polysporin) to treat impetigo?

A member asked:

What can i do use polysporin and clean gauze to keep as dry as possible?

A member asked:

Is it possible to use too much / overdose on polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin)?

A member asked:

What should i use if i'm allergic to polysporin and neosporin and bactroban (mupirocin).?

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I have a dry circular rash on my chest. it doesn't itch. i've put polysporin on it for a week, but it's still there.

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