Question 1

neosporin for large wounds that formed puss?

Accepted Answer

Alternative: The basic principle for wounds with infection/pus is to avoid oily occlusive products. Neosporin is oil based. Some alternate wound products are saline moist gauze, alginate, betadine. Ok to check in with minor er, your doc or wound care center.

Question 2

what is a stronger topical antibiotic cream than those used in neosporin for ulcerative wound care.

Accepted Answer

BETTER, not stronger: Your question likely stems from a wound that is not getting better, despite neosporin. Maybe neosporin is the the BEST antibiotic for that infection (it is good for most, but not all, so you may have to identify the actual infection). But an infection may not even be the problem (in which case no antibiotic will be any better). Experienced wound therapist can identify other impediments to healing.

Question 3

can i apply neosporin for a minor infected wound on my 3 ur old?

Accepted Answer

Usually: For a truly minor wound, a thin layer of neosporin is usually ok.  If it doesn't improve in a day or two, and certainly if it worsens, you need to see a doctor.  Sometimes people can be allergic to Neosporin, though.

Question 4

is neosporin ointment good for open wounds from breast reduction surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Antibiotic ointment is good on small open wound best to use what your surgeon proscribed.

Question 5

does neosporin work for reducing scaring after the wound has been almost healed or completely healed?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Wounds and how they heal is directly related to intrinsic and extrinsic factors.  The intrinsic factors that impact healing and scar formation include the depth of the injury (shallow wounds heal with minimal scarring), and your genetics. Extrinsic factors include mostly wound care - wounds that are kept greasy (vaseline) heal way better than those that form scabs and are crusted.

Question 6

what ointment is best to apply in a wound. i got a small wound 2 days back but looks lil big today.was applying neosporin.help.

Accepted Answer

Keep moist and clean: some wound respond adversely to Neosporin.  The most important thing is to establish why you have the non healing sore to begin with.  The general principle is to keep a wound moist and clean.  Perhaps a bit of petroleum jelly on a sterile gauze.

Question 7

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 8

is it good to put neosporin on open wounds?

Accepted Answer

Neosporin: I do not recommend neosporin as 15-20% of the population have an allergic reaction to neomycin in the neosporin.

Question 9

how worrying is expired neosporin on an open wound?

Accepted Answer

Better Ideas: The real question is what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, and bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day  and protected from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected.

Question 10

can i use betadine on a cauterized wound or should i just stick with the neosporin?

Accepted Answer

Neosporin: Is less likely to hurt or to interfere with healing.  Just clean it as you were directed, then blot or blow dry, and apply the Neosporin as a protective and antibacterial cover.

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Is neosporin ointment good for open wounds from breast reduction surgery?

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Does neosporin work for reducing scaring after the wound has been almost healed or completely healed?

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What ointment is best to apply in a wound. i got a small wound 2 days back but looks lil big today.was applying neosporin.help.

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Does putting neosporin on wounds help?

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