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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
neosporin irritation
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
neosporin irritation
by jason112233, Aug 03, 2005 12:00AM
Ive been using a microdermabrasion scrub for post inflammatory pigmentation after my acne has healed and left some red marks. I started using neosporin to help the skin heal after. I think I've been using too much neosporin and now the skin is red and irritated. I've been globbing it down in one specific area and now i realize that you should not do that. I've been doing this for about 3-4 days. I've stopped with the neosporin and the scrub. Im also taking minocycline. thanks for the help!
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 04, 2005 12:00AM
, Aug 04, 2005 12:00AM
Neosporin can cause allergic reactions. In any case, you really don't need it. Use a bland moisturizer like Lubriderm, and avoid scrubbing, which you don't need either--in fact, that's more likely to cause redness than the neosporin. Let the redness fade on its own, as it surely will.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (3)
by fogo, Aug 04, 2005 12:00AM
ive got acne at the bottom of my neck above the breasts im scared it may go on my face what shall i do!
by jason112233, Aug 04, 2005 12:00AM
Im not sure if this is allowed, but i have a question, if its an allergy b/c it seemed to get worse with neosporin use, would hydrocortisone 1% help.
