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How Can Sores All Over The Body Be Treated In An Elderly Person?

My father is 75 and a diabetic with thyroid condition, Hashimoto s he is getting sores all over his body. They are not healing well or quickly and seem to be getting infected. They start off as a blister and then they pop open and ooze out liquid. His doctor just put him onsulfamethoxazole tmp df, but it doesn t seem to be helping. He s in a lot of pain what can be done to help him?
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
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Hello,

As per your case history of father having sores, my treatment advice is:

1. Don't squeeze the lesions as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like Fusiderm cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like Levocetirizine for itching and NSAID drug like Ibuprofen for pain.

If the problem persists, then consult a dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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How Can Sores All Over The Body Be Treated In An Elderly Person?

Hello, As per your case history of father having sores, my treatment advice is: 1. Don t squeeze the lesions as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like Fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like Levocetirizine for itching and NSAID drug like Ibuprofen for pain. If the problem persists, then consult a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech