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Hi, I’ve Just Had A Sparmatocel Burst, I Applied Hydrogen
Question: Hi, I’ve just had a sparmatocel burst, I applied hydrogen peroxide to clean.. should I get a topical antibiotic or do I need to see a care provider
There’s no pain .. just relief.. but concerned about infection
Brief Answer:
You may not need antibiotic ointment
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you may not need to use an antibiotic ointment.
You can just use hydrogen peroxide to clean the wound and if it doesn't hurt if isn't red and leaking you don't need further treatment.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
You may not need antibiotic ointment
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you may not need to use an antibiotic ointment.
You can just use hydrogen peroxide to clean the wound and if it doesn't hurt if isn't red and leaking you don't need further treatment.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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