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Does using neosporin on a cut reduce my chances of a bacterial infection
A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Scott Bolhackanswered
Wound care 37 years experience
Neopsorin wound: Neosporin is an antibiotic ointment that fights against bacteria so it can be an effective product to put onto a wound that has been cleaned after an ... Read More
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6.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Harry Greenberganswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Yes: Neosporin has neomycin (kills fungus) and Bacitracin (kills bacteria) in it. Both, however can cause rashes, and you may need to take oral antibiotic... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Labial infection?: Prior to using anything for a presumed infection, see your gyn provider for an exam and culture. The "small bleeding cut" may not be a simple abrasio... Read More
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
NO: Neosporin, bacitracin, aminoglycosides topically are useless. Worse, they are common sensitizers, causing allergic reactions. What evidence indicates ... Read More
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240 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Very hot water: Water would need to be very hot to kill bacteria. It would be too hot to handle safely and comfortably. Thorough washing will reduce but not elimina... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Larry Lutwickanswered
Infectious Disease 51 years experience
Washing helps..: But hot or cold doesn't really matter.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Avoid sick people: Keeping clean, cooking food thoroughly, and staying away from sick people are reliable ways to reduce bacterial infections. A bath or shower washes aw... Read More
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6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Maybe none, if...: If the other person doesn't have a bacterial infection to transmit, then there is no chance of "contracting a bacterial infection" from the other pers... Read More
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2.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Yes: Keeping clean, cooking food thoroughly, and staying away from sick people are reliable ways to reduce bacterial infections. A bath or shower washes aw... Read More
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6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ankush Bansalanswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Washing, cook fully: Wash all vegetables fully. Keep uncooked veggies away from raw meats. Wash all meats and all dishes/pans/utensils thoroughly. Cook all meats well (at ... Read More
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6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: Sexual position makes no difference. Use condoms if you are concerned about sexually transmitted disease and you are your partner should be tested.
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Scott Keithanswered
Podiatry 46 years experience
Must beTreated: When wounds are not healing with standard treatment practices, especially when you are a diabetic, it is best to see a specialist. This can minimize a... Read More
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2.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Clarence Lyonsanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Washing your hands : Some soaps can kill some bacteria and the washing and friction, with the bubbling of the soaps, can rinse some of the bacteria off of your hands.
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