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A member asked:
How long can i use neosporin on my scrotum for to cover a draining staph infection? and should it be covered all day or let it breathe?
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Neosporin: There is no set time that you have to stop using neosporin, but most otc meds will have a comment that says if it does not go away within a few days or weeks, please see your doctor. If you thinks it's staph, make sure a doctor sees it. Also, neosporin can cause topical allergies in some people.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Staph Infection: If you do not see improvement after 3-4 days see your local doctor.
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