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A 19-year-old female asked:

can i use polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) on clitoral area? vigorous stimulation has caused pain and likely small cuts morning after. how can i heal this?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Dermatology 41 years experience

Different idea: I think that you would be better of applying zinc oxide every time after you use the toilet. No sex until the area has healed

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Cut inside nose, will polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) work?

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A 65-year-old male asked:

Fell today, rugburn 8cmx3cm on scalp. Using 3xstrength polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin). Daughter's wedding 3 wks. What else will heal scalp?

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A 25-year-old female asked:

If you cut yourself shaving your private parts, is it ok to use polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) on it?

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A 25-year-old male asked:

I have an abrasion on my face that hasn't healed in 2 weeks. Used polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) but it just gave me a rash. Should I be worried or just let it heal?

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A 25-year-old male asked:

I got contact dermatitis on face/cheeks from polysporin, (bacitracin and polymyxin) and stopped using it. What can I do to make it heal faster and relieve the itch.

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