Holiday burns are common, but health experts say minor burns can often be treated at home with cold water, aloe vera, and antibiotic ointment.

Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections, and unless there is a risk that a viral infection will lead to more problems, antibiotics are not often recommended for other illnesses. However, a ...

Neosporin — aka triple antibiotic ointment — is a topical medication that helps prevent infection. While Neosporin is safe for most people to use, it can sometimes cause an allergic reaction. Other ...

We've all had those fuzzy mornings where we've nearly brushed our teeth with Neosporin, but a new study presented at an annual meeting of epidemiologists has found that prison inmates are purposefully ...

After getting a cut, many Americans will reach for a tube of over-the-counter antibiotic cream to ward off infection. But that widespread habit, a new paper suggests, may be contributing to the rise ...

Over-the-counter antibiotic creams, like Neosporin, have long been used to treat small cuts and scrapes. And while they may be good for healing, a new study suggests that overuse of over-the-counter ...

You shouldn’t use any triple antibiotic ointments, including Neosporin, on your new tattoo. Doing this may slow its healing process and even cause infection. Share on Pinterest da-kuk / Getty Images ...

A search was conducted to find clinical trials of topical antimicrobials for uSSSI. The MEDLINE database was searched for articles from 1966 through to August 2007 using the subject terms 'topical ...

In the early days of COVID, some people wondered whether coating the insides of their nose with Neosporin might protect them from the frightening new virus. That said, the study was designed only to ...