How do you treat an allergy to Neosporin?

Patients who have an allergic reaction to topical neomycin should be presumed to have an allergy to related aminoglycosides. Localized areas of allergic contact dermatitis may be treated with moderate- to high-potency corticosteroids to reduce symptoms of itching and speed resolution of the rash.

What happens if you are allergic to Neosporin?

In rare cases, both drugs can cause a more serious allergic reaction. This can cause trouble breathing or swallowing. Neosporin can cause redness and swelling at the wound site. If you notice this and aren’t sure if it’s an allergic reaction, stop using the product and call your doctor right away.

Does Neosporin help allergic reaction?

This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).

Why do doctors hate Neosporin?

Neomycin frequently causes allergic reactions of the skin called contact dermatitis. It can cause the skin to become red, scaly, and itchy. The more Neosporin you use, the worse the skin reaction gets. Neomycin is such a common allergen that it was named Allergen of the Year in 2010.

Why use petroleum jelly instead of Neosporin?

Petroleum jelly products, such as Vaseline, can be good alternatives to bacitracin or Neosporin. The jelly keeps wounds from drying out, which can prevent or ease itching and other unpleasant symptoms.

What can I use if I’m allergic to Neosporin?

If you have an allergy to one of the antibiotics in neosporin ( bacitracin, neomycin, or polymixin b), you can use mupirocin, which has a different chemical structure.

Why Neosporin should not be used?

Finally, Neosporin should not be used to treat dry skin. Neosporin contains antibiotics, and indiscriminate overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance. This means that overuse of the antibiotic may lead to infections that are resistant to treatment with antibiotics.

What is a good substitute for Neosporin?

The closest alternative to Neosporin is Polysporin. After all, it’s created by the same company that makes Neosporin. Polysporin is both sold in the U.S. and Canada.

Is it possible for people to be allergic to Neosporin?

Any of the antibiotics in Neosporin can cause an allergic reaction . Neomycin allergy is the most common and it appears that more people are becoming sensitive to Neomycin. Most allergic reactions affect only area treated with Neosporin (allergic contact dermatitis).