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I recently got a blister from running the mile at school and when i got home and took my socks off it was open and i don't know what ointment to use.?
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Blister: Open sores and breaks in the skin are best treated with gentle daily cleansing, application of a ointment such as aquaphor, vaseline or antibiotic ointment such as polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) and covering the wound with a bandage. Change the dressing 1-2 times a day until the skin has fully healed over for best results.
Answered 5/20/2013
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Bacitracin : Use this or polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) with bandaid twice a day.
Answered 12/8/2012
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