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Can Neosporin Be Used For Cuts Near The Vaginal Opening?

Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016

Question: My boyfriends fingernails left small cuts on each side of my vaginal opening. About 1/2 from the opening. Is it ok to use a topical antibiotic like neosporin?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Neosporin powder advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HCM. THANKS for writing to us. Yes you can use neospprin antibiotic ,but use it in powder form as cream usually get brushed away from such areas. Powder will stick the open cut and will help to heal the leison quickly.Regards Dr Manisha Jain. OBGY Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (8 minutes later)

Neosporin does not come in a powder form.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no problem

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Usually it is available in powder form. If not then apply the cream . wear cotton panties. Keep the area clean.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (22 hours later)

I am using the ointment and today it ia very itchy. I hope this is a sign of healing?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Will be fine soon

Detailed Answer:
Yes dear it is itchy as the cream excipients as times mix with vaginal discharge and cause itching so clean the area with generous amount of water daily while bathing and wipe perineal region after going to the loo every time and of course cotton panties only.
All the best

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar