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What Causes Pus Discharge From Abrasion On Forearm?
Question: Hi I fell during dirt biking and I now have an abrasion on my forearm. It has been 3 days and a lot of pus is starting to cover it. Should I try removing the puss or should I just let it sit there and continue to drown my abrasion with neosporin
Brief Answer:
It should be cleaned and then apply Neosporin
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and attached picture and understand your concern. In your picture not much collection of pus is seen only white scabs are seen, these should be removed gradually during dressing by aseptic technique. It is better to take help of medical professional ( Doctor/a nurse ). Sterile dressing package are available with pharmacy. After removing these it can be cleaned and dressed with neosporine ointment. Antibiotics tablets are of help to control infection. Analgesic such as ibuprofen can be taken for pain relief. Vitamin B and C help in recovery.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
It should be cleaned and then apply Neosporin
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and attached picture and understand your concern. In your picture not much collection of pus is seen only white scabs are seen, these should be removed gradually during dressing by aseptic technique. It is better to take help of medical professional ( Doctor/a nurse ). Sterile dressing package are available with pharmacy. After removing these it can be cleaned and dressed with neosporine ointment. Antibiotics tablets are of help to control infection. Analgesic such as ibuprofen can be taken for pain relief. Vitamin B and C help in recovery.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Thank you
Brief Answer:
It is Okay. Wishing you fast recovery.
Detailed Answer:
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It is Okay. Wishing you fast recovery.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
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Wishing you good health
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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