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Would Using Neosporin Be Safe For Pus Filled Cyst?
I have a 8 and 5 year old. I recently popped what I thought was a cyst that would have pus but instead after a little pus came a harder rubbery or fatty seed. It looked like it had little seeds that were attached to create one big one. When it came out there was a little blood, I cleaned it with witch hazel and put neosporin on a band aide and covered the wound. this happened to my 8 yr old son about 3 months ago. Like I said it was spongy or fatty. Not sure what to do????
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
Hi,
You can use neosporin powder, but it should be used once the pus filled cyst has bursted and pus has been squeezed out, its of no use if skin is intact. Secondly, when using neosporin wound should not be covered with band aid, it should be left open. If I was treating you i would have also prescribed an antibiotic like augmentin 375 mg three times a day for 3 days.
I hope this has helped you.
Wishing your child good health.
You can use neosporin powder, but it should be used once the pus filled cyst has bursted and pus has been squeezed out, its of no use if skin is intact. Secondly, when using neosporin wound should not be covered with band aid, it should be left open. If I was treating you i would have also prescribed an antibiotic like augmentin 375 mg three times a day for 3 days.
I hope this has helped you.
Wishing your child good health.
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