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Why does neosporin and triple antibiotic ointment cause skin irritation to the penis like pain, burning and boil like pimples near the head?

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Dr. Ryan Taylor answered

Allergy: You likely are having allergic reaction to one of the ingredients.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/8/2017

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