A member asked:

Can i put neosporin on large wounds that formed puss due to continuous skin agitation from wearing an event monitor over a month?

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Dr. Kenneth Lee answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Wound care: Neosporin is ok for wounds as its essentially triple antibiotic. Sometimes there is a preservative that causes rash in some patients. If you are not allergic and you want good antibacterial coverage- silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) 1% is great (if you do not have sulfa allergy). See your doctor for more details so your wound can be examined to ensure no debridement is necessary.

Answered 5/4/2017

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Dr. Bret Boyle answered

Specializes in Wound care

Yes: Clean the area daily and use either neosporin of Bacitracin ointment covered with clean gauze.

Answered 1/11/2019

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