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I met with a small accident. i have wounds on my elbow and palms. i have betnovate n and cloben f at home. shall i apply that on wounds. ?

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Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Wounds: Bentnovate and cloben are topical steroids which are not used for wounds. You should use polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) instead.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I met with a small accident. i have wounds on my elbow and palms. i have betnovate n and cloben f at home. shall i apply that on wounds. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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