Suggest Treatment For Pus Collection In The Scab Area In The Arms

Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015

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Wed, 29 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : My grandma has this bite on her arm and it looks very bad and its inflamated. She says it hurts and itches. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It should be drained.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

This needs to be drained. It seems that there is some pus collection in the scab area. And as the inflammation is spreading, swab test should be done and antibiotic prescribed. She should also hold this hand elevated especially when lying down.
Please take her to general surgeon or dermatologist.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (10 minutes later)

Thank you so much doctor. She has been taking advil because she says it calms her arm a little. Do you know what couldve caused it? A bug bite? This wouldnt be contagious right?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
It is not contagious.

Detailed Answer:
It can be due to bite or some mild injury. This looks infected by a bacteria. It is not contagious but can get worse if left alone. Advil wont cure it. Antibiotic is necessary.

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