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Because i have impetigo on my arm, will neosporin work on it?
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Impetigo: It may help but may not cure it. If there are only a few sores on the skin, a better antibiotic is Mupirocin (bactroban), more skin involvement usually needs an oral antibiotic. Please remember that impetigo is a very contagious disease that, if not treated correctly, may cause heart and kidney complications.
Answered 11/27/2017
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