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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of bacitracin zinc topical.

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    Condition: Other
    8/23/2015 11:09:02 AM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    37% of my husband's body was burned in 2012. We were given bacitracin by the hospital for use from beginning to end of healing. His wounds were healing so quickly! It was like magic! We were amzaed. Recently my daughter had an abrasion on her nose that would just not heal. Used bacitracin and the next day it was completely healed. I think this stuff is great! I've even used it on tattoos. ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    7/31/2014 1:52:54 AM

    Reviewer: Jim, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Putting on normal skin it doesnt bother me. I put on wound and it caused rash. Neosporin and Polysporin same thing. For mole removed just use vaseline and healed great. Just because you test it on healthy skin doesnt mean it wont cause rash on a wound.

    Condition: Other
    8/22/2009 10:36:40 PM

    Reviewer: NS, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    had 2 skin growths removed from my face. both were removed by punch method. was given bacitracin ointment to be applied to post surgical areas. developed itchy rash on one area and spreading rash on second area. seeing doctor again in three days. discontined applications. may call doctor sooner.

    Condition: Other
    3/26/2008 8:56:58 PM

    Reviewer: stardust5643@yahoo.com, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    i had a ingrown toe nail. this medicine would not have treated my infection alone, but i suppose it helped.

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