A member asked:

Will putting neosporin (pain relief white cream) on a roach bite help it, or make it worse?

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Neosporin: If the bite is infected, Neosporin may help temporarily until you can be seen by your physician. An truly infected roach bite should not be self-medicated. Neosporin does not contain a pain reliever so it is not likely to help relieve your pain. If you are experiencing pain at the site of the bite, it could be a sign of infection which may require a prescribed antibiotic.

Answered 12/19/2014

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Not worst: it is ok to use the topical medicine but the nmost important thing avoid scratching but that could lead to infection if noticed increase pain or sign of infection go and see a doctor

Answered 12/12/2014

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