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Suggest Treatment For Infection On The Skin While Treating Metastatic Cancer

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Posted on Fri, 26 Aug 2016
Question: My husband has inflammation on the bump on top of his arch. He has metas tic cancer , colon with mets to the liver & some lymph nodes, currently undergoing chemotherapy
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
probably an infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

I have reviewed the image. It looks like an infection of the skin. Topical antiseptic creams can be applied. If not reducing, then oral antibiotics. You may need to consult your primary physician for a prescription.

Hope this helps.
Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Infection On The Skin While Treating Metastatic Cancer

Brief Answer: probably an infection Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. I have reviewed the image. It looks like an infection of the skin. Topical antiseptic creams can be applied. If not reducing, then oral antibiotics. You may need to consult your primary physician for a prescription. Hope this helps. Regards