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Should I Get A Topical Antibiotic Or Do I Need To See A Care Provider For Sparmatocel Burst?

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Question : Hi, I’ve just had a sparmatocel burst, I applied hydrogen peroxide to clean.. should I get a topical antibiotic or do I need to see a care provider
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You may not need antibiotic ointment

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think you may not need to use an antibiotic ointment.
You can just use hydrogen peroxide to clean the wound and if it doesn't hurt if isn't red and leaking you don't need further treatment.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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Should I Get A Topical Antibiotic Or Do I Need To See A Care Provider For Sparmatocel Burst?

Brief Answer: You may not need antibiotic ointment Detailed Answer: Hello , I read your query and here is my advice. I think you may not need to use an antibiotic ointment. You can just use hydrogen peroxide to clean the wound and if it doesn't hurt if isn't red and leaking you don't need further treatment. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.