Neosporin
Antibiotic skin salve
Neosporin is a brand name for an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment applied to minor cuts, scrapes, and burns to prevent infection.
The name has become somewhat generic for any triple-antibiotic ointment: Put some Neosporin on that.
Bacteria-derived wound antibiotic
- neomycinAminoglycoside for infections
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
resistance · antimicrobial · prophylactic · broad-spectrum · pathogen · contamination · prevention
Topical healing preparation
- balmHealing topical preparation
- creamRich milk fat
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
triple antibiotic · bacitracin · petroleum jelly · tube · application · spread · dab · medicated
Wound covering strip
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
- adhesive stripSticky wound covering
- Band-AidBranded adhesive strip
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
hydrogen peroxide · first aid kit · sterile · cotton swab · tweezers · tape · butterfly closure · compress
Severance or reduction
- scrapeRub harshly against
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
burn · blister · puncture · graze · skinned knee · paper cut · nick · gash
Dried blood crust
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- new skinRegenerated outer layer
tissue repair · protection · soothing · pain relief · wound closure
bacitracin
Bacteria-derived wound antibiotic
- neomycinAminoglycoside for infections
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
bacteria · resistance · antimicrobial · prophylactic · broad-spectrum · pathogen · contamination · prevention
salve
Topical healing preparation
topical · triple antibiotic · bacitracin · petroleum jelly · tube · application · spread · dab · medicated · over-the-counter
bandage
Wound covering strip
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
- adhesive stripSticky wound covering
- Band-AidBranded adhesive strip
antiseptic · hydrogen peroxide · first aid kit · sterile · cotton swab · tweezers · tape · butterfly closure · compress · dressing
cut
Severance or reduction
- scrapeRub harshly against
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
scratch · burn · blister · puncture · graze · skinned knee · paper cut · nick · gash · raw skin
scab
Dried blood crust
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- mendingRestoring damaged items
new skin · tissue repair · protection · soothing · pain relief · wound closure
- first aidbandage, bandages, first aid kit, tourniquet, gauze pads
- OTC Medicineaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, Tylenol, Advil
- remediesremedy, cure, medicine, treatment, medications
- salvessalve, ointment, balm, unguent, healing balm
- topicalsointment, lotion, cream, balm, salve
- burn carealoe vera, burn cream, burn gel, cool compress, cold water