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I have genital hsv 1, i was given mupirocin ointment by an obgyn in 2019 for treatment. i do not have insurance, and this is all i have for treatment, i just want to make sure it's safe for use inside the affected area, and how to use it?

Q: i have genital hsv 1, i was given mupirocin ointment by an obgyn in 2019 for treatment. i do not have insurance, and this is all i have for treatment, i just want to make sure it's safe for use inside the affected area, and how to use it?

: If you have some of this it is likely out of date, but may be helpful in preventing common skin germs from starting a skin infection in the disrupted area. It does not treat the herpetic eruption. It is usually applied 2x/day .

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

If you have some of this it is likely out of date, but may be helpful in preventing common skin germs from starting a skin infection in the disrupted area. It does not treat the herpetic eruption. It is usually applied 2x/day .

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/28/2022

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A member asked:

I have genital hsv 1, i was given mupirocin ointment by an obgyn in 2019 for treatment. i do not have insurance, and this is all i have for treatment, i just want to make sure it's safe for use inside the affected area, and how to use it?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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