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Can Sumag Be Used For Skin Disorders?

Posted on Sat, 10 Sep 2016

Question: Hello Doctor,
My son is eight years old. He has got a scratch near his left elbow while playing a week ago.
We have applied bandage on the spot as first aid. But it has not healed even after one week of getting the injury. There is apparently no puss. Mild pain is sensed in the nearby area on applying pressure. My question is whether SUMAG ointment be applied. Or any other alternative ointment is advisable.
The wound should be kept open or be covered with bandage considering the rainy season.

Regards
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Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
stop bandages and sumag

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

You should never close a scratch or minor wounds with a bandage which delays healing.
Sumag is used in skin disorders.
Just clean the wound with betadine or savlon solution and apply T-bact ointment locally. Do not apply any bandages.
Wound will heal in 2 days.

Get back if any query.

Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (2 hours later)

Thank you Doctor for your prompt reply
Please let us know the frequency of application of T-Bact Ointment .
Is the wound required to be cleaned with Savlon everytime before the Ointment is applied.

Regards
XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
twice daily

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for follow up.

I saw the message. You should clean the wound twice before applying T-bact cream and apply it twice daily.

Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar