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For How Long After Circumcision Should Bactroban Ointment Be Used?

Posted on Thu, 16 Jul 2015

Question: I have recently had a circumcision. One area of the wound was a little red and sore looking. I went to see my GP who prescribed Bactroban ointment to be used 3 times a day. He also did a swab. The result of the swab was 'normal bacteria'. The wound looked significantly better after about 6 days of applying the cream. It is now day 10 and I am still applying 3 times a day. Should I stop now, or for how long should I continue. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
upload an image , please. 10 days usually enough.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

10 days application of bactroban is usually enough and no more application is usually required if the wound has healed properly. If appropriate, then you can upload a good quality image of the region involving the wound to have a better look at it and comment further.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 days later)

I can now submit an image. How do I do that, there is no facility here. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Right side of the page/ customer support

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

There is a facility on the right side of your screen where you can upload images. You may contact customer support of healthcaremagic and the picture will be posted to me with your privacy completely maintained.

Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (29 minutes later)

I have uploaded image as a report. As can be seen I believe the redness has gone along the scar line thanks to the application of the cream. There appears a little 'nodule' near the middle. Will this go away? Also, at the top of the penis head there is a little peeling. Should I apply anything to the head to help this? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Thanks for uploading the image.

You don't need to worry about the nodules or bumps as they are a normal occurrence and become prominent with an injury or excess manipulation. The peeling at the tip is due to dryness. Try to avoid soap when washing / cleaning the penis. You can use a hypoallergenic and glutathione soap with a moisturizing effect. Polyfax ointment or petroleum jelly can be applied to the peeled of area to keep it oily rather than dry.

Let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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