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I developed an abrasion on my penis from masturbating with out lubricant. ive used neosporin yesterday but then remembered i have mupirocin ointment from a doctor for a previous skin infection on my arm. is mupirocin better or only for infection?

Q: i developed an abrasion on my penis from masturbating with out lubricant. ive used neosporin yesterday but then remembered i have mupirocin ointment from a doctor for a previous skin infection on my arm. is mupirocin better or only for infection?

: mupirocin is an antibiotic used for infection. Suggest you use something like aquaphor healing ointment, which would serve both purposes as a healing cream and lubricant. It is available w/o Rx

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

mupirocin is an antibiotic used for infection. Suggest you use something like aquaphor healing ointment, which would serve both purposes as a healing cream and lubricant. It is available w/o Rx

Answered 2/12/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Abraison should heal by itself if kept clean. There is no need for an antibiotic.

Answered 3/1/2022

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A member asked:

I developed an abrasion on my penis from masturbating with out lubricant. ive used neosporin yesterday but then remembered i have mupirocin ointment from a doctor for a previous skin infection on my arm. is mupirocin better or only for infection?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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