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Hi,i've been using supiroban ointment on a wound on my leg for almost 10 days and the wound has dried up,i just want to know what i should do next?
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Stop: Mupirocin is useful for staph and strep infections but is not appropriate for wounds unless infected. STOP. Water is good for rinsing it. Tap water is fine. Keep it lubricated with vaseline or Aquaphor. No bandage. No peroxide or alcohol or iodine or antibiotic.
Answered 4/1/2017
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