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How Can Excessive Bleeding From A Skin Cut Be Treated?
I have a shaved area where the dermatologist took a sample to test--it was a basil cell carcinoma- I am on Plavix --the sight started to bleed again in the shower and cannot stop it-- I am pressing a peace of tissue against it as I type with one hand- it is sunken I at the sight of the shaving. this is on my left temple. any suggestions to stop the bleeding ????
Wed, 10 Oct 2018
Hi,
To stop bleeding, give pressure bandage. Kindly check bleeding time and clotting time after consultation. Kindly stop blood thinner like Ecosprin temporarily after the consultation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale,
General & Family Physician
To stop bleeding, give pressure bandage. Kindly check bleeding time and clotting time after consultation. Kindly stop blood thinner like Ecosprin temporarily after the consultation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale,
General & Family Physician
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