Question 1

i had a so called wart frozen, but it has not healed and is painful. it looks like a red blister or bump and will not co away or heal? what can i do it has been 2 weeks. i tried neosporin, and other medications?

Accepted Answer

: You should see a dermatologist to see if an alternative treatment may be needed. It may need to be removed and sent to pathology. The location of the lesion may also contribute to non-healing-if it is constantly being rubbed or irritated by clothing, for example, it may not heal well. The skin doctor can help so make an appointment as soon as possible. Best of luck to you!

Question 2

how does neosporin work on cuts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: For minor lacerations it is fine to use.

Question 3

can you put neosporin on a bugbite?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Neosporin is an effective antibiotic and if there is concern that a bug bite might be infected, then that is a reasonable choice.  Few bugbites are infectious although some from ticks and mosquitoes can transmit disease.

Question 4

is neosporin ok on the genitals?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is: A very good topical antibiotic.

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

does putting neosporin on wounds help?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the wound is small, like a scratch, superficial and clean then neosporin is fine. If the wound is large, deep, associated with risk factors for non-healing like ischemia, malnutrition, infection, necrosis then avoid neosporin and go see your doc.

Question 10

can you use neosporin on insect bites?

Accepted Answer

Acceptable: Most insect bites need nothing more that keeping clean. If the bites have been excoriated (scratched) the risk of infection rises and antibiotic ointment (e.g., neosporin) can be a part of risk management to reduce chances of infection.

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I had a so called wart frozen, but it has not healed and is painful. it looks like a red blister or bump and will not co away or heal? what can i do it has been 2 weeks. i tried neosporin, and other medications?

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How does neosporin work on cuts?

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Can you put neosporin on a bugbite?

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Is neosporin ok on the genitals?

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Can neosporin be put on burns?

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Can i use neosporin on stitches?

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Can i put neosporin on frenulum?

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Can neosporin be used on cellulitis?

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Does putting neosporin on wounds help?

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Can you use neosporin on insect bites?

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