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Can i apply neosporin for a minor infected wound on my 3 ur old?
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Usually: For a truly minor wound, a thin layer of neosporin is usually ok. If it doesn't improve in a day or two, and certainly if it worsens, you need to see a doctor. Sometimes people can be allergic to Neosporin, though.
Answered 5/22/2015
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Neosporin: may not be the best choice for a topical antibiotic because some people can develop an allergy.
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