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Could Antiseptic Lotion Be Used To Clean Penis After Circumcision?
Hi my name is Eldrin, i just had my foreskin cut off, and its early days but i was given pain killers and i was told to wash and dry it everyday. I only started washing/cleaning it yesterday, can I use the savlon antiseptic wash/cream to help with the hilling process or what can you advise me to use please thanks.
Thu, 16 Jan 2020
Hello,
You can apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin in the initial post-op days. Antiseptic lotions can cause dryness and healing might get delayed. Once the wound is healed you can apply Savlon if required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
You can apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin in the initial post-op days. Antiseptic lotions can cause dryness and healing might get delayed. Once the wound is healed you can apply Savlon if required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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