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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
botoulism
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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botoulism
by kokos, Jul 19, 2007 12:00AM
I have applied honey in a pimple i've poked 'till it became a wound. I've read about botoulism bacteria being contained in honey, is there any risk of wound botoulism by this?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 22, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 22, 2007 12:00AM
I doubt it. But why poke a pimple with honey. In fact, why poke it at all? Try leaving it alone except for applying bacitracin or neosporin a couple of times a day, and letting it heal.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
