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Is it possible to be allergic to neosporin?
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Possibly: It is possible to have a true allergy to neosporin or one of the ingredients of neosporin. Additionally, neomycin (one of the ingredients of neosporin) can be irritating to the skin, especially if used over a long period of time or if covered by a bandage. Although this reaction is not a true allergy, the irritation often has similar characteristics of an allergy reaction. See your doctor.
Answered 12/8/2014
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Yes.: Neomycin, the antibiotic in neosporin, is a frequent skin sensitizer leading to allergic skin reactions.
Answered 12/9/2013
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