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What Should I Use To Treat A Small Abscessed Wound At The Abdomen?

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Posted on Thu, 7 Jan 2021
Question: I have a small abcessed a bit, wound in the crease where my belly overhangs
i have bacitracin zinc, mupirocin 2% and neosporin left over from recent treatments, What should I use?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possible infection around umbilicus.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have read your query thoroughly.

* Possible bacterial infection around umbilicus.
* Primary guidelines for better recovery

- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid 2 times a day.
- Apply bacitracin zinc over the part 3 times a day.
- Wear loose, clean, cotton clothes.
- Avoid itching or friction.

* I would like to have a photo picture of the part as an attachment in follow up if
possible for further definite guidelines.

Wish you fine recovery.
Regards.
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What Should I Use To Treat A Small Abscessed Wound At The Abdomen?

Brief Answer: Possible infection around umbilicus. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have read your query thoroughly. * Possible bacterial infection around umbilicus. * Primary guidelines for better recovery - Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid 2 times a day. - Apply bacitracin zinc over the part 3 times a day. - Wear loose, clean, cotton clothes. - Avoid itching or friction. * I would like to have a photo picture of the part as an attachment in follow up if possible for further definite guidelines. Wish you fine recovery. Regards.