Hello,
If you are having Bacitracin ointment,then it should work.No need to but any other antibiotics cream.
Hope it helps.Take care and regards.
Thanks alot for the response. I have Bacitracin Ointment (500 Units) at home, will that work ? If not, can I buy mupirocin or neomycin over the counter?
Again, thanks for your help.
Hello,
From the symptoms it sounds like a boil. Boils are caused by infection of the hair follicle by staph aureus. . Hair follicles that are blocked by greasy creams, petroleum jelly, or similar products are more vulnerable to infection. Bacterial skin infections can be spread by shared cosmetics or washcloths, close human contact, or by contact with pus from a boil or carbuncle.
Pls keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful.In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed.Pls consult a dermatologist in that case.
Hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.
You are right, and if the infection is still threre bacitracin would be a good choice.