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I have in the past year had a small staff infection 2 times on the upper part of my lip, will it keep coming back, and if so, how can i prevent it?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Decolonize: You are probably a nasal staphylococcus aureus carrier as are 25-30% of people. Any tiny break in the skin can allow an infection to develop. Get a prescription for bactroban (mupericin) ointment to use twice a day into your nares for 7 to 10 days from your doctor.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

I have in the past year had a small staff infection 2 times on the upper part of my lip, will it keep coming back, and if so, how can i prevent it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Ein answered

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