Question 1

i have an open wound on my face and it started to turn into a scab but got ripped off. will neosporin help this heal fast?

Accepted Answer

NO: Throw it away. Vaseline or Aquaphor is better. Neosporin, bacitracin, triple antibiotic are all the same aminoglycocide antibiotics. They are not useful for application to skin. They fail to treat or prevent infections. They are common sensitizers, causing allergic reactions and interfering with wound healing. Also avoid peroxide, alcohol, and iodine on wounds.Water is good. Lubricating is good.

Question 2

i suffer with mild acne but i pick until they turn into open wounds, red and swollen. how can i heal these fast? i have already tried neosporin.

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: I'm so sorry you are suffering from acne. The dermatologist, or your pcp, can provide you with different forms of topical treatment that should help--a different topical antibiotic and/or drying agent can make a huge difference.

Question 3

does neosporin heal cuts faster?

Accepted Answer

Protects: It only protects against infections during the healing process, which is natural.

Question 4

my nose raw from blowing too much.now its dark & looks bad.kinda hurts.put neosporin on it. anything 2make it heal faster?could it go away in 5 days?

Accepted Answer

Dry Nose: Ointments or oils seal in moisture best. Creams are generally a bit lighter, while lotions moisturize the least. A hypoallergenic moisturizer will be less likely to cause irritation. Petroleum jelly works very well as a moisturizer. Make sure to use a soft tissue. Hope this helped :].

Question 5

i burned my face with toothpaste from using it for acne. how can i help it heal faster and is neosporin safe?

Accepted Answer

Don't really: recommend neosporin because of the possibility of becoming sensitive to it. Please don't use toothpaste as an acne treatment - as you have seen - it can be harmful. Straight aloe vera gel directly from the plant can sometimes accelerate healing. But be aware that some people also have a sensitivity to aloe vera. Take care.

Question 6

i had a number of cold sores and they are now healing and i have a large scab on my face. should i put neosporin or anything to make it heal faster?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: you could put neosporin on the open lesions but taking prophylactic antivirus may be better. In addition taking it when you have an outbreak may help better

Question 7

hi doc, i have a small wound on the side of my big toe next to the nail that will not heal. i cover it with neosporin and a bandaid twice a day.

Accepted Answer

Start Now, not later: Normally, small open wounds are not a problem, but when they will not heal, then you must take action. These small wounds, given time, can become large, troublesome  wounds. Some potential concerns are blood supply to the toe, history of diabetes, infection and irritation of the wound. More than likely, this problem ends when these concerns are investigated, identified and corrected by a doctor.

Question 8

i had a breast reduction three weeks ago and a week ago my own surgical bra gave me a flesh wound. it ripped off some skin under my left breast and i don't know how to heal it.. i've used neosporin but nothing has helped?

Accepted Answer

Need to be : seen by your surgeon, to evaluate, for infection and best treatment plan.

Question 9

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 10

can you tell me how long does it take neosporin to heal a cut?

Accepted Answer

Neosporin: Neosporin does almost nothing more than plain Vaseline does to heal wounds, namely it moisturizes the wound which helps to heal the skin.

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I have an open wound on my face and it started to turn into a scab but got ripped off. will neosporin help this heal fast?

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I suffer with mild acne but i pick until they turn into open wounds, red and swollen. how can i heal these fast? i have already tried neosporin.

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Does neosporin heal cuts faster?

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My nose raw from blowing too much.now its dark & looks bad.kinda hurts.put neosporin on it. anything 2make it heal faster?could it go away in 5 days?

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I burned my face with toothpaste from using it for acne. how can i help it heal faster and is neosporin safe?

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I had a number of cold sores and they are now healing and i have a large scab on my face. should i put neosporin or anything to make it heal faster?

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Hi doc, i have a small wound on the side of my big toe next to the nail that will not heal. i cover it with neosporin and a bandaid twice a day.

A member asked:

I had a breast reduction three weeks ago and a week ago my own surgical bra gave me a flesh wound. it ripped off some skin under my left breast and i don't know how to heal it.. i've used neosporin but nothing has helped?

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How to heal something the fastest? neosporin?

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Can you tell me how long does it take neosporin to heal a cut?

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