What Causes Reappearance Of Redness After Using Neosporin Ointment?

Posted on Wed, 7 Oct 2015

Question: hello again doctor. sorry to keep bothering you. i just wanted to ask ur advice again . its been 2 days since i stopped using the neosporin ointment as u advised and the area looks almost much better however just noticed mild reddish area around that area itself. i dont hve any symptoms or anything. the area looks much better than the previous week after ur advice. just bit concerned with the tiny reddness near. it it normal or a reaction to the ointment or anything of that sort or need i have to be on any other medication. though overall i feel the are looks much fine. please advise dear doctor. attaching along the pics as today

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take an antibiotic course.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
The redness has reappeared.
You should take a course of an antibiotic.
I'll advise you to take a Ciprofloxacin-Tinidazole combination tablet, twice daily for for 5 days. Apply the ointment over the area of redness, at the same time.
Gradually it should resolve.
Your doctor will give you the prescription.
Avoid too much soap there while bathing.
Wish you well.

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

Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (6 minutes later)

what dosage doctor? is it reappearing again? i am not using soap there now. just using and washing carefully with water and making sure its dry after shower. am worried now dear doctor. what should i do? i will start with the antibiotic immediately today and also do the ointment as well.

shuld i take the antibiotic at empty stomach or after food too. please advise.. sorry again doctor for all the questions. just worried again now.

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antibiotic tablet with the neosporin ointment.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX.
The photo appears to show some redness over the area.
You can certainly use soap, but keep it dry.
You should take the tablet after meals ,twice daily.
It's available only in one strength. You can start it today if possible.
It should disappear in a few days.
There's nothing to worry about.
Also, you can keep on clearing your doubts, as and when they arise.
It's always better to clear your doubts, than let it grow in your minds.
As it's said, "the mind controls the body".
Get well soon.

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

Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (6 minutes later)

THANK YOU DEAR DOCTOR. i will keep u posted with the progress. god bless u always. and thanks again for your kind words and assurance.

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You're welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
You're always welcome.
Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (8 minutes later)

dear dr, there is no combination drug here available in dubai.. its only availale as seperately ciprofloxacin and seperate tinnidazole. can u please tell me what dosage i should buy? i mean 500mg ciprofloxacin and how much mg in tinnidazole to take it twice along with cipro? please advise

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take it separately.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Well, in that case, you can take them separatelyas :
1.Tab.Ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily.
2.Tab.Tinidazole 500mg twicw daily.
Both to be taken on empty stomach.
Avoid alcohol during course of treatment.
You can get the prescription from your doctor or a licensed pharmacist.
Wish you well.

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

Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (25 minutes later)

SHALL I START THE ANTIBIOTIC THEN TODAY BY EVENING ONE HOUR BEFORE MEAL? AND THEN I SHOULD TAKE IT IN THE MORNING SAME WAY 1 HR BEFORE BREAKFAST DOCTOR? OR CAN IT BE TAKEN JUST BEFORE MEAL ? TOTAL FOR 5 DAYS RIGHT DOCTOR

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Twice daily before meals preferred.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
You're right about taking it twice daily, before meals on empty stomach.
You can start today evening.
It's better you take it before lunch and supper.
Complete the course, even though you may notice marked improvement in a few days. The reason being, this has been bothering you for some time.
Get in touch anytime, without hesitation.

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

Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (21 hours later)

goodmorning dear doctor. i have started yesterday the antibiotic course as u advised and also the neosporin ointment. i just wanted to just talk to u thats all. am just getting so worried again with all this.seeing a lot of dangerous things in the internet too which has made me sleepless too. i know internet gives extremes. just that i wish that i heal completely and just be back normal. the redness is still there but its a little better. need your care and guidance and expertise doctor.attaching a picture dear doctor.

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Marked improvement in a day.!!

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Your latest picture shows remarkable improvement.
Was just wondering, if you need to take a full course of 5 days,or stop in 3 days.
But i think, it's better to complete the full 5 days course.
I don't want another recurrence question.
I advise you to keep off researching the net, regarding a minor issue.
Most people start checking if, their problem could be the worst scenario. HIV or cancer..?? Hope you're not doing the same..
Be practical. You're among the few privileged people, to immediately clear your worries, with an experienced Urologist.
Don't lose sleep without reason. Music is a great healer.
Though you're not in the same category, i advise patients in hospital that,
'Prayer is the greatest 'Healer'. Leave your worries and tensions to"HIM".
Doctors are mortal humans only. Keep that in mind always.
Get back to routine.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (21 minutes later)

thank u so much doctor. music is my path too. am into recordings and singing and its definitely my interest just not been able to do that since i have been facing this situation.. but thank u dear doctor for ur words. i will promise and tell myself to get off the internet and all that nonsense and stop thinking the worst.. your eyes and ur ur advice and healing along with healing from jesus is all i need. thank u so much. the picture looks in your eyes better right doctor? i will continue to write to u everyday please..thanks u again. bless u

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You're welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
You're always welcome to write to me, anytime.
But on one condition.....not as a patient.!!
You've music in your words and spirit.
You're richly blessed.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (1 hour later)

I have never come across a doctor so loving and genuine like you honestly. Am an orthodontist and I have come across so many too but the word compassion I have felt it only from u by just your words. Waiting to eagerly meet u in person. Hopefully in Cochin. Thank u for rebuilding my confidence and inner self to assure myself that I can be healed and be safe and I pray that I heal out of this situation as early as possible with your guidance and treatment and care.

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most welcome anytime.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Glad to know, you're in the same fraternity.
Are you from XXXXXXX ?
You can understand, how important it's for your patient, to smile with straight teeth.
And the gratification you feel.
You must definitely have come across people, who read about gingivitis on the net, and check the differential diagnosis. Cancer is there..!!
Now i can convey you in medical lingo.
The patience it needs,to correct the mal-occlusion, if present, and finally, get them to smile straight, real broadly. That will remain in your memory too.
Your problem is like a mild gingivitis.
So i can see the broad smile on your face.
Keep smiling.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj