I Have An Open Wound On The Bottom Of My

Posted on Sun, 21 Oct 2018

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Question : I have an open wound on the bottom of my breast and the entire area is red. The red is spreading and it oozes green on the bandaid. It is sore. I have been keeping it covered with neosporin and a bandaid

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Oral antibiotics are required

Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am

I can certainly understand your concern.

I have worked through your attached query and images in detail.

This is an ulceration of the overlying skin.

You require oral antibiotic therapy for a week atleast.

Topical neosporin is not affective.

Likewise if symptoms don't improve with Antibiotic therapy, biopsy of ulcertion is warranted.

Post your further questions if any
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (4 hours later)

What medication is recommended

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (33 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Combination Antibiotics are required

Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am

I can certainly understand your concern

I generally prescribe oral antibiotics like Ofloxacin and Ornidazole combination for 5 5o 7 days to my patients with such symptoms.

Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to improve your symptoms.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng