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Is It Safe To Use Mupirocin Ointment On A Pyogenic Granuloma That Is On My Calf Beside An Incision That Is Healing?

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Question : is it ok to use mupirocin ointment usp,2% on a pyogenic granuloma that come up on my calf beside an incission that is healing
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (-4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, it can be used on this type of skin lesions to prevent repeated infections, however if there is recurrent pus formation then another incision may be necessary. But, in every case, Mupirocin can't be harmful. Wish you good health. Regards
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Is It Safe To Use Mupirocin Ointment On A Pyogenic Granuloma That Is On My Calf Beside An Incision That Is Healing?

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hi, Yes, it can be used on this type of skin lesions to prevent repeated infections, however if there is recurrent pus formation then another incision may be necessary. But, in every case, Mupirocin can't be harmful. Wish you good health. Regards