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Suggest Treatment For A Wound On The Right Hand

Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 2016

Question: Have a cut on my finger right hand. Was in doctor's office today. Tonight noticed red rash on right arm. Am on cumadin for Afib. Think I picked up something in office. Bathed both arms with antibacteruial soap and washed both with alcohol. What to do next?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do daily cleaning and dressing.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You should clean the wound with Hydrogen peroxide ,Povidone iodine solution and do dressing daily.
Add another antibiotic Linezolid 600mg twice daily.
Continue with the Brochitis treatment .
For red rash,add anti histamine tablet.
Please consult your doctor and get appropriate prescription.
Nothing to worry.It will heal.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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