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I have peeling red/pink skin after scab has fallen off my chin from a popped pimple. should i treat with neosporin or aquaphor?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau
Dr. Jeffrey Juchauanswered
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Aquaphor will: probably be sufficient to keep it moisturized.
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Peeling skin: Aquaphore will lubricate your skin & help the dry peeling skin to heal, if you think is still infected then use neosporin, you actually alternate them to get the benefit of both. Good luck.
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