Instructions for Applying a Topical Antibiotic or Antiviral Ointment Include

Instructions for applying a topical antibiotic or antiviral ointment include:

A) Apply thickly to the infected area, spreading the medication well past the borders of the infection.
B) If the rash worsens, apply a thicker layer of medication to settle down the infection.
C) Wash hands before and after application of topical antimicrobials.
D) Crusted lesions can be scrubbed off with a clean nailbrush.