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Suggest Remedies For An Open Wound On The Medial Side Of Right Leg

My Dad has pedal edema. I have to put his socks on every Saturday or Sunday after he showers.HE only showers once a week. I noticed tonight that my Dad has an open wound on the medial side of his right leg. It s about 2 to 3 inches in length, and with him having an open wound before (cellulitis) on his left leg over a year ago, I am very concerned that this wound could go the same way.
Mon, 10 Jun 2019
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Hello,

Consult a general surgeon and do wound dressing.
Antibiotics has to be started.
Topical antibiotics like mupirocin can also be tried.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedies For An Open Wound On The Medial Side Of Right Leg

Hello, Consult a general surgeon and do wound dressing. Antibiotics has to be started. Topical antibiotics like mupirocin can also be tried. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician