Suggest Treatment For Lumps Like Cluster On Wound

Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2015

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Question : I had a shave biopsy on an unidentified lesion. I can see white lumps/plugs in a cluster and I dont know what they are? Are they indicative of what caused the lesion? an infection perhaps?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wound infection; Oral and topical antibacterials

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have taken note of your query and I have also reviewed the Image.

I can see an a wound.
Floor of the wound is covered with yellowish discharge which suggests bacterial infection.
The area is raw and is therefore prone to infection

If I was the treating doctor I would suggest an Oral antibiotic e.g either flucloxacillin Or cephalexin for a week.
Topically you may use an OTC antibacterial e.g 2% mupirocin cream, twice daily.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 minutes later)

What are the White balls/lumps?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Adherent discharge

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Seems like adherent discharge at floor of wound which a sign of infection. I suggest Oral as well as Topical antibacterials.

Regards

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