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Neosporin Can Be Used On Incision When Steri Strips Came Off After Gallbladder Surgery?

Hi I' m Patricia and..just had gallbladder surgery one week ago. Feeling good but the steri strips have come off sooner than expected and I'm concerned because one of the incisions is open a bit. Should I use neosporen on it or just leave it alone and wait and see??
Thu, 13 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
you can use neosporin ointment as it will prevent any dust or other bacteria from going inside the wound. Just make sure that you apply this with clean hands after washing with soap and water. If wound is showing gaping than steri strip can be reapplied. Try neosporin first. usually wound heals in 2 weeks time.
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Neosporin Can Be Used On Incision When Steri Strips Came Off After Gallbladder Surgery?

you can use neosporin ointment as it will prevent any dust or other bacteria from going inside the wound. Just make sure that you apply this with clean hands after washing with soap and water. If wound is showing gaping than steri strip can be reapplied. Try neosporin first. usually wound heals in 2 weeks time.