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Should i continue applying polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) if there is a tiny hole in my belly button where the camera was for my surgery? for how long?

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Till it heals: You can apply antibiotic cream untill the hole is healed which may take 7 to 10 days.

Answered 10/4/2016

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