HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Can Mupirocin Be Used For Abrasions On The Ankle?

default
Posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2017
Question: I am looking for location of prescribing doctor, XXXXXXX Queen, MD, somewhere close to Rock Hill, SC area. He prescribed mupirocin 2% ointment and I'm trying to figure out if instruction are incorrect. Horrible scraping and raw spots on top of ankle and toes but instructions says "apply to anal" area. If I could figure out what type of doctor this is it may clarify. I was prescribed big red capsule antibiotic (don't remember name) and was supposed to get an ointment for ankles but am having trouble tracking down medication, doctor, anything. Someone called Friday and said they would resend however I KNOW FedEx or UPS does not take over 4 days. Also have prescription by same person for clotrimmazole betamethasone crm 15 to be applied to rectal as does instruction on mupirocin 2%. neither of which say to apply to top of ankles and toes which were severely craped and damaged when I feel and are not heeling after a good 30 days. Can you help me locate what office he is in?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Mupirocin 2% is best healing agent for ankle wound.can use it confidently .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Mupirocin 2% is excellent healing agent for wound over any part of the body ,
it is not only for anal area . ( instructions must be wrong )

* You can apply it very safely over your ankle wound and you will get best results
for sure .

* For tracking prescribing doctor , you can search through doctors in USA section
directly in our website Healthcaremagic.com ask a doctor section .

Hope this will help you .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (6 days later)
Thanx for your concise answer. The instructions did say "anal" which applied for a problem I had (severe bed sores right where hip bones rest on any surface) but nothing about using it elsewhere. I have since gotten that clear Top of Ankles and toes are still in bad shape. I alternate between covering wounds with large band aids and "hospital" socks when I have to go out and leaving open to air when I'm strictly at home. Again, thanx for your help.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Additional guidelines provided too .

Detailed Answer:
Welcome .

* Continue the same with additional recommendations for better recovery .

- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquids .
- Alternate application of turmeric paste and aloe vera gel help tremendously
healing faster via anti microbial actions .
- Avoid tight fitting shoes and high hills till recovery .
- Keep blood sugar under control .

Always happy to assist you.

Regards dear take care .
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel

General Surgeon

Practicing since :1999

Answered : 20405 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Can Mupirocin Be Used For Abrasions On The Ankle?

Brief Answer: Mupirocin 2% is best healing agent for ankle wound.can use it confidently . Detailed Answer: Hello dear Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Mupirocin 2% is excellent healing agent for wound over any part of the body , it is not only for anal area . ( instructions must be wrong ) * You can apply it very safely over your ankle wound and you will get best results for sure . * For tracking prescribing doctor , you can search through doctors in USA section directly in our website Healthcaremagic.com ask a doctor section . Hope this will help you . Wishing you fine recovery . Regards .