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Why does using neosporin frequently increase ur risk to develope allergic reactions? what kind of allergic reactions?
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Contact skin: Neosporin is a common contact allergen usually leading to itchy skin rash with or without blister. The onset of the rash occurs from 24 to 72 hours after the contact and not immediate.
Answered 4/6/2014
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