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Should The Staph Infection Wound Be Closed Or Left Open?
Have a staph infection wound, am taking two oral antibiotics and one cream, it is on the inside of my thigh, Doctor told me to leave the wound clean and uncovered, said that bandages kept it too moist. Tonight the top of it peeled of in a big goopy pussy mass and left a hole in my leg. I poured hydrogen peroxide on it and filled it with the prescribed bacterial medicine but I don't know if I am supposed to cover it because now it is open or leave it unbandaged because doctor said it is best to let it be dry? I am female, 27, 130lbs, no serious health issues, healthy and active
Wed, 11 Mar 2015
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
Usually, staph infection of the skin is associated with ulcer-like wound. I advise to follow your doctor's advice on keeping the wound clean and well-medicated and do not cover (let it open-dry). I believe, the wound is at the end-stage of healing process.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
Usually, staph infection of the skin is associated with ulcer-like wound. I advise to follow your doctor's advice on keeping the wound clean and well-medicated and do not cover (let it open-dry). I believe, the wound is at the end-stage of healing process.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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