A member asked:

Can you use triple antibiotic oimtment on lips, because i'm not sure if its causing breakout around my mouth that hasnt been there?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Antibiotic creams can be used on the lips as they often are for peri-oral impetigo in infants/children. But that does not mean you may not be allergic to one of the components of the cream. See a dr. for an evaluation if it persists.

Answered 6/27/2014

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