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Can Boric Acid Be Used For Spots On The Legs In A Diabetic Patient?

I have a spot on my leg that is caused from diabetic related issues. my dr and a wound specialist has been treating it with steroids and steroid cream. I am going to soak it with an epsom salt bath and am wanting to add boric acid to the soak. What would the dosage be for this?
posted on Sat, 25 Feb 2017
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Hello,

Please follow the advice of your doctor, do not experiment or self-medicate. keep your sugar level below 140 mg%.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Varinder Joshi
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