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I think i have an infected tattoo. i was wondering if flagyl is ok to treat it with and triple anabiotic on it pointman?

Q: i think i have an infected tattoo. i was wondering if flagyl is ok to treat it with and triple anabiotic on it pointman?

: Metronidazole (Flagyl®) is not likely to be effective for any superficial skin infection. worth a try. If the problem hasn't improved within 2-3 days of triple antibiotic cream, see a doctor. (What is "pointman"?)

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Metronidazole (Flagyl®) is not likely to be effective for any superficial skin infection. worth a try. If the problem hasn't improved within 2-3 days of triple antibiotic cream, see a doctor. (What is "pointman"?)

Answered 8/3/2023

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I think i have an infected tattoo. i was wondering if flagyl is ok to treat it with and triple anabiotic on it pointman?

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