My cat scratched me pretty bad about a week ago, I cleaned it immediately and have been cleaning it and using peroxide/neosporin since. I noticed red itchy bumps around the scratch that seem to be worse when i use the neosporin? I've never had a problem using it in the past. Would betadine work better to help this heal? Are neosporin allergies common? Thanks!
2007-09-10 10:42:12 · 4 answers · asked by starlight_sparkle2003 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Thanks guys. I had my dr. look at it just in case. Turns out I was having an allergic reaction to the cat scratch. Got some meds and it is looking a little better each day.
2007-09-14 08:22:33 · update #1
Its possible that you can have an allergy to neosporin. Cats scratches and bites are bad to start with. There is something in the nails of their claws that our skins just doesn't agree with. Betadine would not be any better, in fact it actually inhibits healing. Soap and water has always worked. Since its been a week, keeping the wound moist with a topical antibiotic can also inhibit healing. Keep it dry and covered lightly. Hope this helps
2007-09-10 10:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jim RN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not there is such a thing as "cat scratch fever", which is basically an infection that can get really bad! You need to see a doctor before the scratch turns into cellulitis and you have to be on I.V. antibiotics or worse yet, hospitalized.
2007-09-10 17:53:51 · answer #2 · answered by ntygrl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of a neosporin allergy, since it's a topical antibiotic. I suppose anything is possible. I'd suggest you see your doctor.
2007-09-10 17:46:57 · answer #3 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good information on allergies http://www.allergiesrelief.org/pet-allergy.htm
2007-09-14 04:03:29 · answer #4 · answered by niki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋