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Is it a good idea to use neosporin on 2nd degree burns?

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Neosporin: Contains neomycin. 15% of population has an allergy to it. I would use poysporin or bacitracin or aquaphor on the face.

Answered 9/13/2013

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It is fine: It is fine to use neosporin on a 2nd degree burn. Wash the burn wound daily. Apply antibiotic ointment. Cover with a dressing. Check your tetanus status.

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Dr. Thomas Fiala answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Neosporin: Is a good burn dressing, particularly for small burns or facial burns. Larger one may need something different, like silvadene (silver sulfadiazine).

Answered 9/14/2013

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Can you put neosporin, pain relief cream, on a second degree burn?

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