HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I kept picking at a zit in between my breasts not its slightly infected is polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) 3 antibiotic safe or a overdose?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Not effective.: Polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) is a topical antibiotic. The infection is under your skin. If it is draining already then warm compresses several time/day should suffice. If it is spreading and or you develop fever or signs of a body wide infection you should seek help immediately. and antibiotics

Answered 6/9/2014

4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Open razor cut wound red and moist can I treat it with polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) ointment with bacitracin zinc and gauze ? How do I know it's not infected ? Ty!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My eye is red, irritated,tearing, blurry, sore. I believe i scratched it. I bought Polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) Antibiotic drops. Will that hurt or help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Do i need an antibiotic? I have had a red, swollen and painful finger for 5 days. I poked it with a needle and squeezed it and pus came out. I have been putting polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) on it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Large 2nd degree burn on my chest from boiling water. I've been keeping it covered with polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) and gauze. How long should I keep it covered?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can your body defend itself against bacteria in a cut without antibiotics? I think it's awful to rely on antibiotics so much. So I am using polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Could i get rid of my acne scars using polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin)?
I've been applying polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) to my facial cystic acne which hasnt healed in months. Within days my face has cleared! is this ok?Negative effects?
Can i use fucidin 2% & polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) together for infected eczema patch?
Does it mean my eye is infected if i put polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) drops in my eye and it stings and turns red?
Accidentally swallowed about a drop of polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) original antibiotic cream. Will anything happen to me?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.