Neosporin Ointment: Uses, Side Effects, Vs. Other Treatments

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data-track-click="{"product_field":"beauty","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" > Makeup </a> </li> <li class="hub-nav-dropdown-link-container"> <a class="hub-nav-dropdown-link headline-regular " href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/beauty/bath-body" data-track-click="{"product_field":"beauty","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" > Bath & Body </a> </li> <li class="hub-nav-dropdown-link-container"> <a class="hub-nav-dropdown-link headline-regular " href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/beauty/shaving-grooming" data-track-click="{"product_field":"beauty","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" > Shaving & Grooming </a> </li> <li class="hub-nav-dropdown-link-container"> <a class="hub-nav-dropdown-link headline-regular " href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/beauty/fragrance" data-track-click="{"product_field":"beauty","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" > Fragrance </a> </li> 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<li> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/kitchen/wine-bar" class="drawer-sub-vertical-link headline-regular" data-track-click="{"product_field":"kitchen","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Wine & Bar</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="drawer-list-item" data-drawer-list-item data-drawer-list-item-reviews > <div class="drawer-vertical"> <div class="drawer-vertical-link-container"> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style" class="drawer-vertical-link headline-semibold" data-vertical-listitem="Style" data-track-click="{"product_field":"style","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Style</a> <div class="ins-drawer-button-area"> <button class="drawer-dropdown-button" aria-label="Open or close dropdown" > <svg class="svg-icon arrow-up-icon " xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="8" viewBox="0 0 12 8" > <title>Angle down icon</title> <desc>An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down.</desc> <path 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data-track-click="{"product_field":"style","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >All Style</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/womens-clothing" class="drawer-sub-vertical-link headline-regular" data-track-click="{"product_field":"style","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Women’s clothing</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/womens-shoes" class="drawer-sub-vertical-link headline-regular" data-track-click="{"product_field":"style","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Women’s shoes</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/handbags-accessories" class="drawer-sub-vertical-link headline-regular" data-track-click="{"product_field":"style","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Women’s handbags & accessories</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/mens-clothing" class="drawer-sub-vertical-link headline-regular" data-track-click="{"product_field":"style","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Men’s clothing</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/mens-shoes" class="drawer-sub-vertical-link headline-regular" data-track-click="{"product_field":"style","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Men’s shoes</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/mens-accessories" class="drawer-sub-vertical-link headline-regular" data-track-click="{"product_field":"style","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Men’s accessories</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="drawer-list-item" data-drawer-list-item data-drawer-list-item-reviews > <div class="drawer-vertical"> <div class="drawer-vertical-link-container"> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/beauty" class="drawer-vertical-link headline-semibold" data-vertical-listitem="Beauty" data-track-click="{"product_field":"beauty","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Beauty</a> <div class="ins-drawer-button-area"> <button class="drawer-dropdown-button" aria-label="Open or close dropdown" > <svg class="svg-icon arrow-up-icon " xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="8" viewBox="0 0 12 8" > <title>Angle down icon</title> <desc>An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down.</desc> <path d="M11.3281 0.792709C11.1874 0.796035 11.0537 0.854817 10.9562 0.95625L5.99996 5.9125L1.04371 0.95625C0.994011 0.90516 0.934574 0.864549 0.868913 0.836818C0.803251 0.809086 0.732698 0.794796 0.661421 0.794792C0.555323 0.79482 0.451644 0.826488 0.363639 0.885749C0.275634 0.94501 0.207301 1.02917 0.167378 1.12747C0.127454 1.22577 0.117753 1.33374 0.139515 1.43758C0.161277 1.54143 0.213513 1.63642 0.289546 1.71042L5.62288 7.04375C5.7229 7.14374 5.85854 7.1999 5.99996 7.1999C6.14139 7.1999 6.27702 7.14374 6.37705 7.04375L11.7104 1.71042C11.7878 1.63594 11.841 1.5398 11.8629 1.43459C11.8848 1.32939 11.8744 1.22003 11.833 1.12084C11.7917 1.02164 11.7214 0.937245 11.6313 0.878694C11.5412 0.820144 11.4355 0.790174 11.3281 0.792709V0.792709Z" fill="currentColor"/> </svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> <ul class="drawer-sub-verticals ip-sub-verticals" data-drawer-sub-verticals > <li> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/beauty" class="drawer-sub-vertical-link headline-semibold" data-track-click="{"product_field":"beauty","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >All Beauty</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/beauty/skin-care" class="drawer-sub-vertical-link headline-regular" data-track-click="{"product_field":"beauty","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Skincare</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/beauty/hair-care" class="drawer-sub-vertical-link headline-regular" data-track-click="{"product_field":"beauty","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Haircare</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/beauty/makeup" class="drawer-sub-vertical-link headline-regular" data-track-click="{"product_field":"beauty","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Makeup</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/beauty/bath-body" class="drawer-sub-vertical-link headline-regular" data-track-click="{"product_field":"beauty","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Bath & Body</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/beauty/shaving-grooming" class="drawer-sub-vertical-link headline-regular" data-track-click="{"product_field":"beauty","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Shaving & Grooming</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/beauty/fragrance" class="drawer-sub-vertical-link headline-regular" data-track-click="{"product_field":"beauty","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Fragrance</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="drawer-list-item" data-drawer-list-item data-drawer-list-item-reviews > <div class="drawer-vertical"> <div class="drawer-vertical-link-container"> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/gifts" class="drawer-vertical-link headline-semibold" data-vertical-listitem="Gifts" data-track-click="{"product_field":"gifts","event":"navigation","element_name":"helpfulness_navbar"}" >Gifts</a> <div class="ins-drawer-button-area"> <button class="drawer-dropdown-button" aria-label="Open or close dropdown" > <svg class="svg-icon arrow-up-icon " xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="8" viewBox="0 0 12 8" > <title>Angle down icon</title> <desc>An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down.</desc> <path d="M11.3281 0.792709C11.1874 0.796035 11.0537 0.854817 10.9562 0.95625L5.99996 5.9125L1.04371 0.95625C0.994011 0.90516 0.934574 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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. </div> </form> </section> <div class="inline-newsletter-img-wrapper-desktop"> <div class="lazy-holder lazy-holder has-transparency" style="padding-top: calc(100% * 124 / 111)"> <img class="lazy-image has-transparency" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/public/assets/rebrand/newsletter-bull.png" alt="Bull"> <noscript> <img src="/public/assets/rebrand/newsletter-bull.png" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <style> .inline-newsletter-signup.loading { width: 100%; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; visibility: hidden; } </style> </div><div class="in-post-sticky only-desktop"><div class="ad-callout-wrapper only-desktop"> <div class="ad-label headline-regular only-desktop">Advertisement</div> <div data-bi-ad="" id="gpt-post-insiderpicks_health-desktop_in_post_ad-desktop-fluid-1" class="ad ad-wrapper fluid in-post only-desktop" data-force="" data-type="ad" data-adunit="businessinsider.desktop/reviews-post/in-content-1/health-reviews" data-secvert="health" data-tag="health-explainers,reference-library,reference-freelancer,reference-optimization,treatments" data-authors="adam-barnes" data-region="Desktop In Post Ad" data-responsive="[{"browserLimit":[728,0],"slotSize":[[300,250],"fluid"]},{"browserLimit":[1260,0],"slotSize":[[728,90],[300,250],[800,480],[600,480],"fluid"]}]" data-tile-order="tile-1" data-url="/guides/health/treatments/neosporin-ointment" data-template="exceptional" data-targeting="{"adunit":"businessinsider.desktop/reviews-post/in-content-1/health-reviews","region":"Desktop In Post Ad","tag":"health-explainers,reference-library,reference-freelancer,reference-optimization,treatments","template":"exceptional","dvp_spos":"in-content-1","rawvert":""}" data-amazontamsizes="[[728,90],[300,250]]" data-not-lazy="" data-enable-ad-refresher="true" data-refresh-count="0"></div> </div></div><p>When you get a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/health/treatments/infected-cut" data-analytics-product-module="body_link" rel="">minor skin injury</a> — like a small cut from cooking, a scraped knee, or a cat scratch — you might reach for Neosporin, a common over-the-counter first aid ointment.</p><p>Neosporin is a good option to keep on hand for those minor scrapes, cuts, and burns that are not worthy of going to the ER or clinic for treatment, says <a href="https://conceptmedical.ca/dr-samuel-hetz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">Dr. Samuel Hetz</a>, Medical Director of <a href="https://conceptmedical.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">Concept Medical</a>.</p><p>But Neosporin isn't your only option for treating minor wounds, and in some cases, you may want to opt for another topical ointment. </p><p>Read on for more details on the benefits and drawbacks of Neosporin, how to use it to treat minor wounds, and when you might want to choose an alternative — or head to a doctor instead.</p><div class="in-post-sticky only-desktop"><div class="ad-callout-wrapper only-desktop"> <div class="ad-label headline-regular only-desktop">Advertisement</div> <div data-bi-ad="" id="gpt-post-insiderpicks_health-desktop_in_post_ad-desktop-fluid-2" class="ad ad-wrapper fluid in-post only-desktop" data-force="" data-type="ad" data-adunit="businessinsider.desktop/reviews-post/in-content-2/health-reviews" data-secvert="health" data-tag="health-explainers,reference-library,reference-freelancer,reference-optimization,treatments" data-authors="adam-barnes" data-region="Desktop In Post Ad" data-responsive="[{"browserLimit":[728,0],"slotSize":[[300,250],"fluid"]},{"browserLimit":[1260,0],"slotSize":[[728,90],[300,250],[800,480],[600,480],"fluid"]}]" data-tile-order="tile-2" data-url="/guides/health/treatments/neosporin-ointment" data-template="exceptional" data-targeting="{"adunit":"businessinsider.desktop/reviews-post/in-content-2/health-reviews","region":"Desktop In Post Ad","tag":"health-explainers,reference-library,reference-freelancer,reference-optimization,treatments","template":"exceptional","dvp_spos":"in-content-2","rawvert":""}" data-amazontamsizes="[[728,90],[300,250]]" data-enable-ad-refresher="true" data-refresh-count="0"></div> </div></div><h2><strong>What's Neosporin?</strong></h2><p>Neosporin <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0196064412013807" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">helps prevent infections</a> when you have <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5858851/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">minor wounds</a> on your skin. It contains three antibiotics that work together to kill bacteria:</p><ul><li aria-level="1"><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a614052.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bacitracin</a></li><li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557540/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Polymyxin B</a></li><li aria-level="1"><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682274.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Neomycin</a></li></ul><p>Neosproin doesn't just kill bacteria, though. It can also <a href="https://blogs.bcm.edu/2022/06/08/how-to-improve-the-appearance-of-scars-during-healing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">reduce scarring</a> and help your <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cuts/basics/art-20056711" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">wound heal</a> by keeping it clean and moist. Neosporin may help speed up the healing process when you apply it over the course of a few days, Hetz says.</p><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular ignore-typography"><p><strong>Note: </strong>You can also find budget-friendly generic forms of <a href="https://affiliate.insider.com/?amazonTrackingID=biauto-61348-20&h=840ecf9e79da8d84561841771f90c5228b7fb84f2530638bc476330db63cc57c&platform=browser&postID=63dbe319aa849923cf4dbbdb&postSlug=guides%2Fhealth%2Ftreatments%2Fneosporin-ointment&site=bi&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FNeosporin-Original-Antibiotic-Infection-Prevention%2Fdp%2FB001ECQ778%3Fth%3D1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored noindex" data-analytics-product-module="body_link" data-am-orig-url="https://affiliate.insider.com/?h=840ecf9e79da8d84561841771f90c5228b7fb84f2530638bc476330db63cc57c&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FNeosporin-Original-Antibiotic-Infection-Prevention%2Fdp%2FB001ECQ778%3Fth%3D1" class="sj-link">Neosporin</a>, usually called "<a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/neomycin-polymyxin-b-and-bacitracin-topical-route/description/drg-20062350" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">triple antibiotic ointment</a>." These medications contain the same infection-preventing antibiotics.</p></aside><div class="in-post-sticky only-desktop"><div class="ad-callout-wrapper only-desktop"> <div class="ad-label headline-regular only-desktop">Advertisement</div> <div data-bi-ad="" id="gpt-post-insiderpicks_health-desktop_in_post_ad-desktop-fluid-3" class="ad ad-wrapper fluid in-post only-desktop" data-force="" data-type="ad" data-adunit="businessinsider.desktop/reviews-post/in-content-3/health-reviews" data-secvert="health" data-tag="health-explainers,reference-library,reference-freelancer,reference-optimization,treatments" data-authors="adam-barnes" data-region="Desktop In Post Ad" data-responsive="[{"browserLimit":[728,0],"slotSize":[[300,250],"fluid"]},{"browserLimit":[1260,0],"slotSize":[[728,90],[300,250],[800,480],[600,480],"fluid"]}]" data-tile-order="tile-3" data-url="/guides/health/treatments/neosporin-ointment" data-template="exceptional" data-targeting="{"adunit":"businessinsider.desktop/reviews-post/in-content-3/health-reviews","region":"Desktop In Post Ad","tag":"health-explainers,reference-library,reference-freelancer,reference-optimization,treatments","template":"exceptional","dvp_spos":"in-content-3","rawvert":""}" data-amazontamsizes="[[728,90],[300,250]]" data-enable-ad-refresher="true" data-refresh-count="0"></div> </div></div><h2><strong>Neosporin and contact dermatitis</strong></h2><p>Neosporin is generally safe for most people to use. </p><p>However, if you have sensitive skin or <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/signs-of-allergic-reaction-food-environment-2019-12#itching-rash-and-hives-are-also-common-symptoms-of-contact-dermatitis-1" data-analytics-product-module="body_link" rel="">allergies</a> to any of its ingredients, you might have a <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/18349-bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin-b-skin-ointment" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">reaction</a> that could include:</p><ul><li aria-level="1">A skin <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/heres-how-to-tell-if-a-rash-is-really-serious-2018-11" rel="">rash</a></li><li aria-level="1">Swelling of your face, lips, or tongue</li><li aria-level="1">Itchy skin or <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/health/conditions-symptoms/hives-vs-rash" rel="">hives</a></li></ul><p>You might also develop <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459230/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">contact dermatitis</a>, a specific type of painful, itchy rash. If you notice changes in your skin color and it feels itchy and inflamed after application, it could be due to <a href="https://dermnetnz.org/topics/allergy-to-neomycin" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">neomycin</a> — a common allergen, Hetz says.</p><p>You're more likely to develop <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459230/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">contact dermatitis</a> if you use neosporin often or in large amounts. You might notice changes to your skin just minutes after applying the ointment, but sometimes symptoms won't appear for one to three days. </p><p>Symptoms of contact dermatitis include:</p><ul><li aria-level="1">A burning or stinging feeling on your skin</li><li aria-level="1">Itching</li><li aria-level="1">Swelling</li><li aria-level="1">Scaly or thickened skin</li><li aria-level="1">Blisters</li></ul><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular ignore-typography"><p><strong>Note: </strong>Experts estimate at least <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5475228/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">1%-6%</a> of people develop contact dermatitis after using neomycin. Less frequently, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8822519/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">bacitracin or polymyxin B</a> can also cause the rash.</p></aside><p>If you think you've developed contact dermatitis, you'll want to stop using Neosporin right away and check in with your doctor. They may prescribe medications like <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459230/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">topical or oral steroids</a> that help ease your symptoms and speed up recovery. </p><p>That said, the rash may take some time to clear — as long as a <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6173-contact-dermatitis#management-and-treatment" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">few weeks</a>, even with treatment.</p><div class="in-post-sticky only-desktop"><div class="ad-callout-wrapper only-desktop"> <div class="ad-label headline-regular only-desktop">Advertisement</div> <div data-bi-ad="" id="gpt-post-insiderpicks_health-desktop_in_post_ad-desktop-fluid-4" class="ad ad-wrapper fluid in-post only-desktop" data-force="" data-type="ad" data-adunit="businessinsider.desktop/reviews-post/in-content-4-plus/health-reviews" data-secvert="health" data-tag="health-explainers,reference-library,reference-freelancer,reference-optimization,treatments" data-authors="adam-barnes" data-region="Desktop In Post Ad" data-responsive="[{"browserLimit":[728,0],"slotSize":[[300,250],"fluid"]},{"browserLimit":[1260,0],"slotSize":[[728,90],[300,250],[800,480],[600,480],"fluid"]}]" data-tile-order="tile-4" data-url="/guides/health/treatments/neosporin-ointment" data-template="exceptional" data-targeting="{"adunit":"businessinsider.desktop/reviews-post/in-content-4-plus/health-reviews","region":"Desktop In Post Ad","tag":"health-explainers,reference-library,reference-freelancer,reference-optimization,treatments","template":"exceptional","dvp_spos":"in-content-4-plus","rawvert":""}" data-amazontamsizes="[[728,90],[300,250]]" data-enable-ad-refresher="true" data-refresh-count="0"></div> </div></div><h2><strong>Neosporin vs. other first-aid ointments</strong></h2><p>If you're concerned about infections but your skin reacts to some of the ingredients in Neosporin, you have a few different OTC antibiotic ointments to choose from:</p><ul><li aria-level="1"><strong>Polysporin: </strong>This ointment contains bacitracin and polymyxin but not neomycin. You can also find it in a generic form, usually called "<a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/20788-bacitracin-polymyxin-b-topical-ointment" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">double antibiotic ointment</a>."</li><li aria-level="1"><strong>Bacitracin: </strong>This <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536993/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">antibiotic</a> ointment can help prevent infections on its own.</li></ul><p><a href="https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02338076" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">Evidence</a> also suggests <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/vaseline-wont-clog-pores-and-can-repair-dry-skin-dermatologist-2021-11" data-analytics-product-module="body_link" rel="">petroleum jelly</a>-based ointments are <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24646178/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">just as effective</a> at preventing infections as antibiotic ointments like Neosproin. What's more, they're less likely to irritate your skin. So if you have sensitive skin, you can safely treat minor wounds with ointments like:</p><ul><li aria-level="1"><a href="https://affiliate.insider.com/?amazonTrackingID=biauto-61348-20&h=22dcfad36c2ae3b52c4f03da37762dd13d7ce49f12c883f64a94f85dbc7d50fe&platform=browser&postID=63dbe319aa849923cf4dbbdb&postSlug=guides%2Fhealth%2Ftreatments%2Fneosporin-ointment&site=bi&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FVaseline-Petroleum-Jelly-Original-1-75%2Fdp%2FB001B0SP7S" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored noindex" data-am-orig-url="https://affiliate.insider.com/?h=22dcfad36c2ae3b52c4f03da37762dd13d7ce49f12c883f64a94f85dbc7d50fe&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FVaseline-Petroleum-Jelly-Original-1-75%2Fdp%2FB001B0SP7S" class="sj-link">Vaseline </a></li><li aria-level="1"><a href="https://affiliate.insider.com/?amazonTrackingID=biauto-61348-20&h=4279081c2fd47d63ad7d71450ee364b45d2fd810ca3abfe17c95f9bcb2ea3d71&platform=browser&postID=63dbe319aa849923cf4dbbdb&postSlug=guides%2Fhealth%2Ftreatments%2Fneosporin-ointment&site=bi&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAquaphor-Healing-Ointment-Moisturizing-Protectant%2Fdp%2FB006IB5T4W" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored noindex" data-am-orig-url="https://affiliate.insider.com/?h=4279081c2fd47d63ad7d71450ee364b45d2fd810ca3abfe17c95f9bcb2ea3d71&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAquaphor-Healing-Ointment-Moisturizing-Protectant%2Fdp%2FB006IB5T4W" class="sj-link">Aquaphor</a></li><li aria-level="1"><a href="https://affiliate.insider.com/?amazonTrackingID=biauto-61348-20&h=7a0207f8b9dc284f04fe347182a767494dc896a5b00b1b8d4766baae90abf48e&platform=browser&postID=63dbe319aa849923cf4dbbdb&postSlug=guides%2Fhealth%2Ftreatments%2Fneosporin-ointment&site=bi&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFirst-Aid-Ointment-Ounce-44ml%2Fdp%2FB002OTLNVA" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored noindex" data-am-orig-url="https://affiliate.insider.com/?h=7a0207f8b9dc284f04fe347182a767494dc896a5b00b1b8d4766baae90abf48e&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFirst-Aid-Ointment-Ounce-44ml%2Fdp%2FB002OTLNVA" class="sj-link">A & D</a></li></ul><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular ignore-typography"><p><strong>Note: </strong>Vaseline might make an especially good choice if you have sensitive or easily irritated skin. According to <a href="https://jddonline.com/articles/postoperative-wound-care-after-dermatologic-procedures-a-comparison-of-2-commonly-used-petrolatum-ba-S1545961613P0163X/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">one study</a>, surgical wounds treated with Vaseline had less redness and swelling compared to those treated with Aquaphor.</p></aside><div class="in-post-sticky only-desktop"><div class="ad-callout-wrapper only-desktop"> <div class="ad-label headline-regular only-desktop">Advertisement</div> <div data-bi-ad="" id="gpt-post-insiderpicks_health-desktop_in_post_ad-desktop-fluid-5" class="ad ad-wrapper fluid in-post only-desktop" data-force="" data-type="ad" data-adunit="businessinsider.desktop/reviews-post/in-content-4-plus/health-reviews" data-secvert="health" data-tag="health-explainers,reference-library,reference-freelancer,reference-optimization,treatments" data-authors="adam-barnes" data-region="Desktop In Post Ad" data-responsive="[{"browserLimit":[728,0],"slotSize":[[300,250],"fluid"]},{"browserLimit":[1260,0],"slotSize":[[728,90],[300,250],[800,480],[600,480],"fluid"]}]" data-tile-order="tile-5" data-url="/guides/health/treatments/neosporin-ointment" data-template="exceptional" data-targeting="{"adunit":"businessinsider.desktop/reviews-post/in-content-4-plus/health-reviews","region":"Desktop In Post Ad","tag":"health-explainers,reference-library,reference-freelancer,reference-optimization,treatments","template":"exceptional","dvp_spos":"in-content-4-plus","rawvert":""}" data-amazontamsizes="[[728,90],[300,250]]" data-enable-ad-refresher="true" data-refresh-count="0"></div> </div></div><h2><strong>When to use Neosporin</strong></h2><p>Though Neosporin helps prevent infections in small wounds, you shouldn't use it on large areas of your skin, open wounds such as animal bites, or deep puncture wounds, says <a href="https://www.clinicspots.com/blog/dr-harikiran-chekuri-medical-head" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">Dr. Harikiran Chekuri</a>, medical head of <a href="https://www.clinicspots.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">ClinicSpots</a>. </p><p>You should only use Neosporin on your skin. Avoid getting it in your eyes or ears and do not take it by mouth, Chekuri says.</p><p>To treat a minor wound with Neosporin, follow <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601098.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">these steps</a>:</p><ul><li aria-level="1">Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.</li><li aria-level="1">Wash your wound and the area around it with soap and water.</li><li aria-level="1">Pat the wound dry with a clean towel.</li><li aria-level="1">Spread a small amount of the ointment over your wound with a cotton swab — you only need a thin layer. </li><li aria-level="1">Avoid touching the tip of the tube with your hands or any surfaces and put the cap back on.</li><li aria-level="1">Cover the wound with a bandage or gauze.</li><li aria-level="1">Wash your hands again.</li></ul><p>You can reapply Neosporin one to three times daily for up to <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/18349-bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin-b-skin-ointment" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">one week</a>.</p><div class="in-post-sticky only-desktop"><div class="ad-callout-wrapper only-desktop"> <div class="ad-label headline-regular only-desktop">Advertisement</div> <div data-bi-ad="" id="gpt-post-insiderpicks_health-desktop_in_post_ad-desktop-fluid-6" class="ad ad-wrapper fluid in-post only-desktop" data-force="" data-type="ad" data-adunit="businessinsider.desktop/reviews-post/in-content-4-plus/health-reviews" data-secvert="health" data-tag="health-explainers,reference-library,reference-freelancer,reference-optimization,treatments" data-authors="adam-barnes" data-region="Desktop In Post Ad" data-responsive="[{"browserLimit":[728,0],"slotSize":[[300,250],"fluid"]},{"browserLimit":[1260,0],"slotSize":[[728,90],[300,250],[800,480],[600,480],"fluid"]}]" data-tile-order="tile-6" data-url="/guides/health/treatments/neosporin-ointment" data-template="exceptional" data-targeting="{"adunit":"businessinsider.desktop/reviews-post/in-content-4-plus/health-reviews","region":"Desktop In Post Ad","tag":"health-explainers,reference-library,reference-freelancer,reference-optimization,treatments","template":"exceptional","dvp_spos":"in-content-4-plus","rawvert":""}" data-amazontamsizes="[[728,90],[300,250]]" data-enable-ad-refresher="true" data-refresh-count="0"></div> </div></div><h2><strong>When to get medical attention</strong></h2><p>Some wounds need medical attention right away. </p><p><a href="https://www.houstonmethodist.org/blog/articles/2022/jun/5-signs-a-wound-is-serious-requires-medical-attention/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">Seek medical care</a> if:</p><ul><li aria-level="1">Your wound is a deep puncture or cut.</li><li aria-level="1">Your wound is from an animal bite.</li><li aria-level="1">You have <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/health/conditions-symptoms/what-is-diabetes" rel="">diabetes</a> or are <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/health/what-does-immunocompromised-mean" rel="">immunocompromised</a> and prone to infections.</li></ul><p>If you're treating a minor wound by keeping it clean and applying Neosporin, you'll still want to monitor it for <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/health/treatments/infected-cut" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">signs of an infection</a>. </p><p>Call a doctor right away if you notice any of the <a href="https://www.woundcaresurgeons.org/blogs/how-to-recognize-if-a-wound-is-infected-or-not" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-analytics-product-module="body_link">following signs</a>:</p><ul><li aria-level="1">The skin around your wound feels warm to the touch. </li><li aria-level="1">Your wound is still swollen or discolored after five days.</li><li aria-level="1">Your pain gets worse or doesn't go away. </li><li aria-level="1">Pus continuously drains from the wound.</li><li aria-level="1">You have a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/health/conditions-symptoms/fever-temperature-symptoms-treatment" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fever</a>. </li></ul><div class="in-post-sticky only-desktop"><div class="ad-callout-wrapper only-desktop"> <div class="ad-label headline-regular only-desktop">Advertisement</div> <div data-bi-ad="" id="gpt-post-insiderpicks_health-desktop_in_post_ad-desktop-fluid-7" class="ad ad-wrapper fluid in-post only-desktop" data-force="" data-type="ad" data-adunit="businessinsider.desktop/reviews-post/in-content-4-plus/health-reviews" data-secvert="health" data-tag="health-explainers,reference-library,reference-freelancer,reference-optimization,treatments" data-authors="adam-barnes" data-region="Desktop In Post Ad" data-responsive="[{"browserLimit":[728,0],"slotSize":[[300,250],"fluid"]},{"browserLimit":[1260,0],"slotSize":[[728,90],[300,250],[800,480],[600,480],"fluid"]}]" data-tile-order="tile-7" data-url="/guides/health/treatments/neosporin-ointment" data-template="exceptional" data-targeting="{"adunit":"businessinsider.desktop/reviews-post/in-content-4-plus/health-reviews","region":"Desktop In Post Ad","tag":"health-explainers,reference-library,reference-freelancer,reference-optimization,treatments","template":"exceptional","dvp_spos":"in-content-4-plus","rawvert":""}" data-amazontamsizes="[[728,90],[300,250]]" data-enable-ad-refresher="true" data-refresh-count="0"></div> </div></div><h2><strong>Insider's takeaway</strong></h2><p>When you have a minor wound, you can use Neosporin to help prevent an infection. However, if you have sensitive skin or allergies to its ingredients, other topical ointments — like Vaseline or Aquaphor — offer effective alternatives.</p><p>No matter which topical ointment you use, keeping your wound clean and covered will go a long way towards helping the healing process. </p><p>That said, always be sure to check in with a healthcare professional if you notice signs of infection in any wound.</p><section class="post-authors" data-component-type="post-author"> <div class="post-author"> <a id="post-author_profile-link" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/author/adam-barnes" target="_blank" data-analytics-product-module="author-bio" rel=""> <div class="author-profile-image-wrapper" data-slug="adam-barnes"> <div class="lazy-holder author-profile-image"> <img class="lazy-image author-profile-image" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://i.insider.com/61aa649a983f360019c8562b?crop=1:1&width=256&format=jpeg&auto=webp" alt="A photo of Adam Barnes, a licensed acupuncturist and freelance writer."> <noscript> <img src="https://i.insider.com/61aa649a983f360019c8562b?crop=1:1&width=256&format=jpeg&auto=webp" /> </noscript> </div> </div> </a> <div class="post-author_info"> <div class="post-author_top"> <a id="post-author_name-link" class="post-author_link not-content-link" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/author/adam-barnes" target="_blank" data-analytics-product-module="author-bio" rel=""> <div class="post-author_name headline-semibold">Adam Barnes</div> </a> </div> <div class="post-author_bio headline-regular"> <input type="checkbox" id="expanded0"> <div class="post-author_bio_content"> <span>Adam Barnes is a licensed acupuncturist and freelance writer for Insider who specializes in acupuncture and holistic healthcare. 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