What Causes A Painful Lesion On The Wrist After Receiving Chemotherapy?

Posted on Sat, 31 Dec 2016

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Question : Hi doctor
My mother is going thru chemotherapy.
On her first chemo, she developed a wound type of thing on her right wrist. Pics attached. It has been 4 months and its still paining.

Can you suggest the treatment.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bacterial skin infection; should resolve in about a week with antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern

This area seems infected.
I suggest you to give her an Oral antibiotic e.g Tab. Moxclav 1 gm (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid), twice daily for 5 days.
In addition she may also take an oral antiinflammatory/ painkiller e.g Tab. Serradic - P (Diclofenac and paracetamol), twice daily for 3 days.
Topically she may apply T-Bact cream (2% mupirocin cream), twice daily.

Regards

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