What Causes White Colored Skin At Injury Site?

Posted on Sun, 14 Jun 2015

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Sun, 14 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : cut my skin between my thumb and point finger
. been cleaning it putting neosporin. taking amoxiciliin too. and covering it to keep it together. just concern with the surrounding skin being whiish.

I attached the photo. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Scar tissue

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

I have gone through the image attached and it looks like normal healing process by fibrous rise and scar tissue. Continune the present treatment and what's more important is keeping area clean and moist free.

I usually give my patients chymoral forte twice daily for faster healing.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (58 minutes later)

Thank you so much! Im releived! How long does the healing process? Is thechymoral Forte precription? Can I get a prescription from you? If not what are alternatives? Thanks so much! Appreciate it!

Why is the surrounding whitish?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wound

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I am sorry we are not yet authorised to prescribe , I can only give recommendation. Fibrous tissue and scar tissue are always whitish.
There are no other alternatives as such, your body should heal on its own . It takes about 4 to 6 weeks.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (26 minutes later)

good thing it not infected. should I continue to bandage it to keep my skin together? thank you

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Good to bandage

Detailed Answer:
Hello

It is a good idea to continue to bandage it because its in the hand and it has a high risk of infection. You remove the bandage, clean it properly and leave it open while going to sleep

Regards

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