What Should I Use To Treat A Small Abscessed Wound At The Abdomen?

Posted on Wed, 23 May 2018

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Question : I have a small abcessed a bit, wound in the crease where my belly overhangs
i have bacitracin zinc, mupirocin 2% and neosporin left over from recent treatments, What should I use?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible infection around umbilicus.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have read your query thoroughly.

* Possible bacterial infection around umbilicus.
* Primary guidelines for better recovery

- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid 2 times a day.
- Apply bacitracin zinc over the part 3 times a day.
- Wear loose, clean, cotton clothes.
- Avoid itching or friction.

* I would like to have a photo picture of the part as an attachment in follow up if
possible for further definite guidelines.

Wish you fine recovery.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy