J. Desiree Douglas, MPA, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant and Co-Director, Occupational and Allergic Contact Dermatitis Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA. Comments and ...
Many people reach for Neosporin for cuts, minor wounds, burns, and scrapes. It's an antibacterial ointment that effectively treats some injuries, but should not be used on every type of open wound.
Antimicrobial ointments containing neomycin, polymyxin B and bacitracin have been used since the 1950s as a prescription product to prevent superficial wound infections and have been made ...