Can I put bacitracin on a popped boil?: The Right Way to Treat an Open Abscess
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According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, over-the-counter antibiotic ointments like bacitracin will not treat a closed boil because the medication cannot penetrate the skin's surface. However, once a boil has ruptured, the appropriate steps change, and you can put bacitracin on a popped boil to help prevent a secondary surface infection.
