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Can Neosporin Be Used At An Injury While Cutting The Nail Of An Infant?

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Question : My 2 month old daughter goy injured while cutting nail. i have put neosporin after cleaning with dettol.Cut is very minor. Pls advise
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
ice application, continue Neosporin and keep a watch over it.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

* As per my surgical experience, the minor cut of toddlers heal fine within short time span.

* My guidelines at present

- Apply ice 2-3 times a day
- Apply neosporin cream after cleaning with dettol 2 times a day, after she sleeps to avoid its entry into mouth.
- Watch for any unusual discharge from the area, redness or else along with the level of recovery.
- No further medications mandatory at this stage.

Feel free to post further doubts.
Thank you.
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Can Neosporin Be Used At An Injury While Cutting The Nail Of An Infant?

Brief Answer: ice application, continue Neosporin and keep a watch over it. Detailed Answer: Hello, * As per my surgical experience, the minor cut of toddlers heal fine within short time span. * My guidelines at present - Apply ice 2-3 times a day - Apply neosporin cream after cleaning with dettol 2 times a day, after she sleeps to avoid its entry into mouth. - Watch for any unusual discharge from the area, redness or else along with the level of recovery. - No further medications mandatory at this stage. Feel free to post further doubts. Thank you.