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A member asked:

Can i use mupirocin on my penis?

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Dr. James Lin answered

Yes if ...: Of course, you may use Mupirocin ointment if you have impetigo on penile skin and no allergy to its use. For detail, ask Doc timely.

Answered 10/6/2018

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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?

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I was given mupirocin 10d ago for staph infection on penis. The red spots cleared now/ small scars remain - when is it safe for me to have sex w/wife?

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I have some bumps on glans near shaft of penis. Burns at times. Noticed it about a month ago. Developed painful urination but a z-pack helped. Been using Mupirocin. No sexual activity before or during times I noticed bumps. No other symptoms. ?

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Big hard bump on penis shaft, skin color, beneath hair follicle since last 5 days. Not painful. Taken Amoxicillin 500mg *5D course for follicular bump on my bum. Applying mupirocin. Last sexual exposure Jan 2020. July 2020 all STD, RPR -ve. Syphilis?

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What's mupirocin ointment used for?

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