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Suggest Treatment For Frostbite On Both Feet
The skin on one of my elderly father s toes came off in a thick layer. Now it is weeping serosang. fluid. He recently was dx. with A fib. and put on Warfarin. His feet were damaged in the Korean War where he had frostbite on both feet. Is there anything I can do to help with this?
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
If the skin has come off, he is at risk for infection. Persons with diabetes or poor circulation can actually lose toes as a result. I recommend evaluation by a Podiatrist, Wound care center, or his PCP at the least.
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