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Its been 2 weeks after alcohol was put on my penis and it still irritated and red around urethra. is triple antibiotic ointment okay to put on it?

Q: its been 2 weeks after alcohol was put on my penis and it still irritated and red around urethra. is triple antibiotic ointment okay to put on it?

: Hydrocortisone ointment or cream 1% OTC is probably better. Take care.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Hydrocortisone ointment or cream 1% OTC is probably better. Take care.

Answered 7/19/2023

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A member asked:

Its been 2 weeks after alcohol was put on my penis and it still irritated and red around urethra. is triple antibiotic ointment okay to put on it?

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