Should I Use An Antibiotic Ointment When A Biopsy Site Has Become Sore And Red?

Posted on Tue, 3 Jul 2018

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Question : I had a skin biopsy a few days ago. I have been putting Vaseline on it as directed. It is a little sore and red around the area. No warmth or red streaks. Should I put antibiotic ointment on it?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Put an antibiotic cream on biopsy site

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment or fusidic acid cream on the affected area twice daily.
It will prevent the biopsy site from getting infected.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

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