# Neosporin

Neosporin sees a significant surge in social media mentions, with TikTok and YouTube driving a 47.5% increase in posts. However, dermatologists are increasingly advising against its use, citing potential allergies and the availability of better alternatives.

### About Neosporin
Neosporin is a brand of topical antibiotic ointment used to prevent infections in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.  

### Insights
- neosporin posts created is up 47.5% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:neosporin/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/neosporin/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [------]  
Daily Average: [-------]  
[--] Week: [-------] -17%  
[--] Month: [---------] -57%  
[--] Months: [----------] +1,266%  
[--] Year: [----------] +525%  
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-12-18  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-08-18  

Engagements by network (24h):
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### Mentions: [---] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:neosporin/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/neosporin/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [---]  
Daily Average: [---]  
[--] Week: [---] -11%  
[--] Month: [-----] +3.10%  
[--] Months: [-----] +407%  
[--] Year: [-----] +151%  
1-Year High: [---] on 2025-12-25  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-08-18  

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### Creators: [---] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:neosporin/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/neosporin/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[---] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Neosporin in the last [--] hours which is down 9.30% from [---] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [---]  
[--] Week: [---] -13%  
[--] Month: [---] -3.40%  
[--] Months: [-----] +353%  
[--] Year: [-----] +126%  
1-Year High: [---] on 2025-12-25  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-08-18  

The most influential creators that mention Neosporin in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                           | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                           | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- |
| [@nathanabates](/creator/tiktok/nathanabates)                     | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@doctorly](/creator/youtube/doctorly)                            | [--]    | [---------] | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@denverskindoc](/creator/tiktok/denverskindoc)                   | [--]    | [---------] | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@drkatiebeleznay](/creator/tiktok/drkatiebeleznay)               | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@shereeneidriss](/creator/tiktok/shereeneidriss)                 | [--]    | [---------] | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@ritalinknermd](/creator/tiktok/ritalinknermd)                   | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@dermguru](/creator/tiktok/dermguru)                             | [--]    | [---------] | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@drspf](/creator/tiktok/drspf)                                   | [--]    | [---------] | [--]    | [---]         |
| [@denverskindoc](/creator/youtube/denverskindoc)                  | [--]    | [------]    | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@thebudgetdermatologist](/creator/tiktok/thebudgetdermatologist) | [--]   | [------]    | [--]     | [---]         |

[View More](/list/creators/neosporin/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 62%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:neosporin/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/neosporin/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 62%  
Daily Average: 65%  
[--] Week: 67% no change  
[--] Month: 58% +33%  
[--] Months: 58% -42%  
[--] Year: 58% -15%  
1-Year High: 100% on 2025-02-18  
1-Year Low: 4% on 2025-09-16  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Wound Care & Healing: (45%) Posts discussing the use of Neosporin for treating cuts, wounds, and promoting healing.
- First Aid & Emergency: (25%) Mentions of Neosporin as a go-to solution in first aid situations, including paper cuts, burns, and minor injuries.
- Skincare & Beauty: (15%) Use of Neosporin for skincare, acne treatment, and aftercare for piercings.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Cost & Availability: (10%) Concerns about the high cost of Neosporin and its availability.
- Antibiotic Resistance: (5%) Discussion about the potential contribution of Neosporin to antibiotic resistance.
  

### Top Neosporin Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"3 things youll wish you knew sooner: wound healing ✅ first aid tips everyone should know [--] no neosporin - just Vaseline [--] no peroxide - just mild cleanser and water [--] no scabs/drying out - hydrocolloid bandaids and petroleum jelly 👀 stay tuned for more derm tips youll wish you knew sooner 🤯 #skincare #healing #firstaid #scars #dermatology"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QLNg3Pw0wBw) [@drcharlesmd](/creator/youtube/drcharlesmd) 2026-01-28T01:16Z 45.7K followers, 153.4K engagements


"5 Things I don't recommend as a derm Not everything in your medicine cabinet is helping your skin. Some products like Neosporin or vitamin E oil can trigger allergies or do nothing at all. The smarter approach Get a professional evaluation and use treatments that actually work. #skincare #skincaretips #skincareroutine#beautytips #skincareproducts #selfcare"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EjvddaWwfZo) [@draleksandrabrown](/creator/youtube/draleksandrabrown) 2026-01-05T19:00Z 85.4K followers, 1.6M engagements


"While the stitches are in you do not let the wound breathe. That is a myth peddled by the poor. You want a moist hypoxic environment to accelerate epithelialization. You will apply a thin layer of Aquaphornot Neosporin which causes contact dermatitis in 10% of usersthree times a day. If a scab forms you have failed. Scabs are the enemy of aesthetics. They force the new skin to detour downwards creating a pit. We do not want a pit. Make sure the sutures are removed by someone competent. Once the sutures are out youll want to have a medical grade light panel on hand. You want a device emitting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GraduatedBen/status/2005393468533747947) [@GraduatedBen](/creator/x/GraduatedBen) 2025-12-28T21:40Z 145.9K followers, 548.2K engagements


"Neosporin Ointment Ka Istemal Kaise Karen Neosporin Ointment Neosporin #shorts #neosporin Hi Friends Welcome To About of medicine Channel I Am Dr.avdhesh About This Video: Neosporin Ointment Ka Istemal Kaise Karen Neosporin Ointment Neosporin Antibiotic Ointment Uses Neosporin For Skin And Ophthalmic Use Neosporin eye and skin ointment composition is neomycin sulphate polymyxin b sulphete and bacitracin zinc. Neosporin ointment strength is Neomycin sulphate [----] units Polymyxin B sulphate [----] units Bacitracin zinc [---] units Neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and bacitracin zinc ointment usp"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rl-FiUCEvNA) [@aboutofmedicine3120](/creator/youtube/aboutofmedicine3120) 2025-04-25T13:00Z [----] followers, 89.7K engagements

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