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How To Treat Redness On The Hand Caused Due To A Scrape?

Hello doctor. My husband had an abrasion on his hand due to an accident.It is been a week and still not healed with all red in colour. what should i do for fast healing.we consulted doc, he had the antibiotics as perscribed by the doc for 3 days but seem not a big improvement. i have the fear if the wound will become septic.please suggest
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
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Hello,

As per your case history of traumatic rash, 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 twice daily for 7 to 10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like Levofloxacin, Cefadroxil and Azithromycin, taken only after consulting 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 To Treat Redness On The Hand Caused Due To A Scrape?

Hello, As per your case history of traumatic rash, 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 twice daily for 7 to 10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like Levofloxacin, Cefadroxil and Azithromycin, taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech