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Hi Doctor, I Had A C Section 4 Days Ago
Question: hi doctor, I had a c section 4 days ago and doctor suggested to use Neosporin on the stitches after bath.but I am sure weather should I use it as soon as I am done with bathing or once it gets dry. can you please confirm?
Brief Answer:
Allow the stitch line to dry up first.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your health concerns.
After a bath it is best to keep the area open and let the stitches dry completely and then use neosporin ointment or powder on the stitch line. This is a topical antibiotic and try to keep the stitch line as dry as possible till all the stitches are healed and are removed.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
Allow the stitch line to dry up first.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your health concerns.
After a bath it is best to keep the area open and let the stitches dry completely and then use neosporin ointment or powder on the stitch line. This is a topical antibiotic and try to keep the stitch line as dry as possible till all the stitches are healed and are removed.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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