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Can i use neosporin on stitches?

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Neosporin & Stitches: Infrequent side effects of neosporin + pain relief top: stinging of skin, skin inflammation due to a topically applied medication, redness of skin, itching, hives, rash, giant hives. I prefer using aquaphor ointment on stitches.

Answered 5/28/2021

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