neosporin irritation

[jason112233]

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!

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

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

[fogo]

ive got acne at the bottom of my neck above the breasts im scared it may go on my face what shall i do!

[jason112233]

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.