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Can you use neosporin on a babies scalp ?
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Yes : Neosporin in a safe topical antibiotic cream. But check with your doctor if the lesion that you are treating with neosporin does not heal or worsens.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Yes with caution: Neosporin ointment otc is a mixture of different local antibiotics, can be used in children unless they are allergic to any of its constituents, (uncommon) and not on an open sore, read the package insert for directions.
Answered 11/17/2013
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