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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Shin Area After Injury
Question: I scraped my shin pretty bad 2 weeks ago, it wasw healing fine then 4 days ago I accidentally scraped of the scab, now its red around it and when you push on the skin on my calf bone it sinks in and seems a little swollen. no pain. I cant go the the ER til Sunday. What is it causing the indentions and why wont a new scab form with a bandaid and Neosporin on there?
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You seem to have developed an infected wound .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Also please tell What all are you applying over it .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You seem to have developed an infected wound .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Also please tell What all are you applying over it .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How do I upload the pictures>
Brief Answer:
Area provided for uploading pictures
Detailed Answer:
You can upload pictures in the place provided for the same.
You can also mail the pictures at YYYY@YYYY with subject as ref to Dr Geetika Paul.
Dr Geetika Paul
Area provided for uploading pictures
Detailed Answer:
You can upload pictures in the place provided for the same.
You can also mail the pictures at YYYY@YYYY with subject as ref to Dr Geetika Paul.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Still don't see any way to upload PICS in this area. so I emailed them to you as you directed. thanks
Brief Answer:
Pyogenic ulcer ,might need antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thanks for the pictures
You seem to have developed a pyogenic ulcer .
keep the affected area clean and dry . Apply a topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin over the affected area twice daily .
Take some oral painkillers like ibuprofen or paracetamol to reduce the inflammation and pain .
You might a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion tends to persist or increase.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
Wear cotton clothes so as to decrease sweating and prevent further friction and infection .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Pyogenic ulcer ,might need antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thanks for the pictures
You seem to have developed a pyogenic ulcer .
keep the affected area clean and dry . Apply a topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin over the affected area twice daily .
Take some oral painkillers like ibuprofen or paracetamol to reduce the inflammation and pain .
You might a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion tends to persist or increase.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
Wear cotton clothes so as to decrease sweating and prevent further friction and infection .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is that why my skin dents in when touched around the area? did you see those pics
Brief Answer:
Need for anti inflammatory agents
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
The surrounding swelling is due to the associated inflammation.
Take some oral painkillers like ibuprofen or paracetamol to reduce the inflammation.
Dr Geetika Paul
Need for anti inflammatory agents
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
The surrounding swelling is due to the associated inflammation.
Take some oral painkillers like ibuprofen or paracetamol to reduce the inflammation.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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