Suggest Treatment For Abrasions On The Shins

Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016

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Question : On my shins...if I get a scrape or abrasion on my shins the outer layer(s) of skin will come off very easily and oftentimes a "large blister" forms underneath.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can I get an image of this?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Has it been increasing in size?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the image. I have reviewed it fully.
Has it been increasing in size? But for the fact that you said this is trauma, it looks like an infection. In any case, you need regular wound care and maybe antibiotics. If there is much pain, then you should get it addressed with pain drugs. Avoid Ibuprofen.

I think you've got a fragile skin. Increase fruits consumption might be of help to you.

Keep me posted.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar