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Suggest Treatment For Redness And Irritation Around Skin Abrasion
Question: I SCRAPED THE SKIN OFF THE BACK OF MY ANKLE ONE WEEK AGO. WILL NOT HEAL. HAVE KEPT BANDAGED AND NEOSPORIN. THE TAPE IRRITATES MY LEG ALSO. ITS RED ABOUT ONE INCH ALL AROUND IT. THERE IS SOME PUSS.
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Brief Answer:
sensitivity to neosporin
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that you have a skin abrasion that is not healing. It is possible that you are sensitive not only to the tape but also to neosporin. Neosporin allergy is very common and will cause your wound to become red and irritated therefore not healing. I would recommend stopping the neosporin and just keep the area clean with soap and water. If the area becomes more inflamed you may actually have cellulitis and need oral antibiotics. In that Case see a medical provider this weekend at an urgent care center.
In summary
1. possible allergy to neosporin
2. Stop neosporin
3. Clean wound with soap and water
4. If redness worsens see medical provider for possible cellulitis infection and antibiotic therapy
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
sensitivity to neosporin
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that you have a skin abrasion that is not healing. It is possible that you are sensitive not only to the tape but also to neosporin. Neosporin allergy is very common and will cause your wound to become red and irritated therefore not healing. I would recommend stopping the neosporin and just keep the area clean with soap and water. If the area becomes more inflamed you may actually have cellulitis and need oral antibiotics. In that Case see a medical provider this weekend at an urgent care center.
In summary
1. possible allergy to neosporin
2. Stop neosporin
3. Clean wound with soap and water
4. If redness worsens see medical provider for possible cellulitis infection and antibiotic therapy
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you I will try that
Brief Answer:
your welcome
Detailed Answer:
your welcome and best wishes
your welcome
Detailed Answer:
your welcome and best wishes
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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