Polysporin Research Articles

Petrolatum vs. Bacitracin for Skin Surgery Wound Care

Antibacterial ointments including bacitracin, Polysporin, and Bactroban are routinely used for wound care after dermatologic surgery to reduce infections and to provide a moist healing environment. However, some patients develop allergic contact dermatitis. This randomized, double-blind, prospective trial compared white petrolatum and bacitracin ointment for postoperative wound care in 922 patients who underwent …