
Suggest Remedies For A Wound On Skin

please explain the mode of the injury at first..
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Welcome back to HCM,
I've reviewed the image, but you haven't mentioned the most important information i.e. how did it happen and when did it happen ?
Any problem bending the foot ?
As per the image, it appears to be simple abrasion and bruising of the lower leg..
If you haven't taken any Tetanus shot in past 3 months, then I'd advice you to get a Tetanus Toxoid shot at the earliest (you can simply take it in your nearest pharmacy only)..
Please clean the wound with XXXXXXX warm water and Dettol lotion..then simply apply Chlorheixidine/Betadine lotion soaked in some gauge pieces, apply it thrice daily for next 3-4 days..
Keep it dry and avoid direct contact with water for the time being..keep it in open air only..don't apply any band-aids/ closed devices..
It should be better with all these measures within a few days only, don't worry..
If you notice any pus formation later on (after 3-4 days) then you'll be needing a short course of antibiotics for about a week (not really likely, but still keep an eye on it for this)..
Let me know if there's any further queries..
Take Care
Kind Regards

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