First Aid, Safety & Preparedness

Occasionally, individuals have a reaction to antibiotic ointments and a small rash may develop. If you develop a rash or have an allergic reaction to this medication, you should stop using it. Also, do not use an antibiotic ointment for treating... Full Answer

Follow the directions of your doctor and those printed on the ointment container. Usually, you apply an antibiotic ointment to your wound on a regular schedule. However, you should try to avoid too much moisture or ointment on your skin, as this... Full Answer

An antibiotic ointment helps wounds to heal by blocking infection and giving your wound the nutrients it needs. An antibiotic ointment also keeps your wound clean and moist so that it heals with minimal scarring. If you have stitches, you should... Full Answer

One to three days after receiving stitches, you should wash your stitched wound since this often prevents scarring. To decrease swelling of the area, you may want to elevate the wound. You might want to wash and rebandage your stitches once a... Full Answer

If you have received all of your tetanus vaccines as a child, you will need to have a tetanus booster shot every 10 years in general. If you have a minor, clean wound and have had the tetanus vaccine in the past 10 years you will not need another... Full Answer

You can help your loved one to care for their wound by keeping their wound clean and bandaged. Encourage them to avoid itching their wounds or contacting irritating objects. You should check the wound regularly for signs of infection. Signs of infection... Full Answer

There are several signs that may help you to know when you should see your doctor about stitches for your wound. These signs include if the wound is jagged or on your face, if the edges of the wound flap open, if you can’t move comfortably, if the... Full Answer

While you are using an antibiotic ointment, avoid things that will irritate your wound like clothing or contact. Because of the moisture of the ointment you may not want to use a bandage, as it may not stick well to your skin. You should watch... Full Answer

Since antibiotic ointments are a relatively mild form of treatment, you probably do not need to inform your doctor if you are using them. However, if you experience any kind of skin irritation, you should stop using your antibiotic ointment and... Full Answer

Antibiotic ointments are mild treatments and do not usually cause side effects. However, occasionally individuals have a reaction to these ointments and a small rash may develop. If you develop a rash or have an allergic reaction to this... Full Answer