Suggest Treatment For Abraded Skin On Knees, Elbow And Forehead

Posted on Tue, 26 Jan 2016

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Question : Hi Dr XXXXXXX heijebu.
My daughter has fallen on ground while playing.Having abrasded skin on knees,elbow and fore head.Please suggest.I have cleaned with dettol soap.What to do?

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Apply betadine ointment thrice daily.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

I can understand your concern.

I generally advice Betadine ointment thrice daily and clean with dettol or savlon solution.

In case of pain, anaslgesics can be given.

In case of open wound,antibiotics can be started.

Avoid stress and anxiety.

Give rest to your child for 2-3 days.

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (18 minutes later)

Dr.Can you prescibe analgesics and antibiotics?thanks in advance.

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please discuss with your doctor for prescription.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

I can understand your concern.

I prescribe my patients with oral tablets of Tab. voveron 1/2 tab twice daily and Tab.ciprofloxacin 250 twice daily for 3-5 days. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic and antibiotics are not usually advised for minor abrasions with no bleeding. So please discuss with your doctor whether he shares my view and prescribes the same.

Give plenty of water and fruit juices.

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (2 hours later)

Thanks dr.Can I use volini spray for pain,if yes how many times a day I can use maximum. Iam tensed..please help?

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can use the spray.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

Welcome again,

Yes you can use volini spray 2-3 times a day depending on the severity of pain.

Adequate rest will make your child normal.

Nothing to worry.

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (53 minutes later)

Dr..one more doubt is Can she take Dal or vegetables in her lunch?will it cause pus formation?

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no dietary restriction as such.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

Yes she can take Dal,vegetables.No problem.There is no dietery restriction as such.

No there will not be pus formation.

Regular washing of wound with dettol or savlon followed by application of betadine 3-4 times daily will help in good wound healing.

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (6 minutes later)

Thanks for your detailed reply doctor.I will start the medication by discussing with our doctor and contact you again.

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are Welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

You are always Welcome.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina