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Normal for my baby's skin to become very red & hot after applying mupirocin? allergic? been on it for 2 weeks & "eczema" patch has spread so much.
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Side effects: One of the side effects of Mupirocin is redness of the skin. Stop using it and consult your foctor.
Answered 11/28/2017
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