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Is Peeling Off Of Skin From Wound Site Post Surgery A Cause Of Concern?
Question: should the skin Peel off around a wound that had surgery on it previously or should we go into see the doctor that performed the surgery.
Brief Answer:
No need to see teh doctor because of that!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this infected finger. I have looked at the images and the peeling is not of concern to me at this time. What is of concern is the infected tip of the finger. If that is progress judging from the state before the surgery, then routine dressing should be continued. Peeling is all about the chemicals being used that have irritate the skin and is responsible for the peeling. There is no need for further consultation because of this peeling.
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No need to see teh doctor because of that!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this infected finger. I have looked at the images and the peeling is not of concern to me at this time. What is of concern is the infected tip of the finger. If that is progress judging from the state before the surgery, then routine dressing should be continued. Peeling is all about the chemicals being used that have irritate the skin and is responsible for the peeling. There is no need for further consultation because of this peeling.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
on the tip of the finger I the scab from where his finger nail should be. does it really look infected...bady?
Brief Answer:
It doesn't look badly infected!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up.
This scab doesn't look infected. If it were, drainage would have been inevitable alongside severe pain. For now, follow up with ongoing treatment and let's monitor only.
I hope this helps. I wish you well and keep me updated!
It doesn't look badly infected!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up.
This scab doesn't look infected. If it were, drainage would have been inevitable alongside severe pain. For now, follow up with ongoing treatment and let's monitor only.
I hope this helps. I wish you well and keep me updated!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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