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7 days pp can i use neosporin on my c-section incision?

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Dr. Barry Resnik answered

Stuff on wounds: I recommend petroleum jelly or aquaphor. I don't use neosporin at all and i only use antibiotic ointment if there is infection.

Answered 7/4/2018

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A member asked:

7 days pp can i use neosporin on my c-section incision?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barry Resnik answered

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