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Continuous Oozing From An Abrasion On The Lower Palm, Used Antibiotic Cream, Sprays. Treatment Required?
I recently tripped and fell during a run, scraping up the lower palm of my hand . The abrasion is about 1.5 -2 square. I tried to clean it fairly well once I could. I ve been using antibiotic cream and covering it with bandages, and after about 24 hours I cleaned it some more, applied antibiotic spray and new bandages, but it continues to ooze, so I m changing bandages every 2-4 hours (12 layer gauze ). Is it at the point I should go see a doctor to have it properly cleaned/cared for? Thanks.
Mon, 18 Jun 2012
Hi,Sjhsoj,
Welcome to HCM,
As there is oozing it is likely that wound became infected.
Go for oral antibiotic medicine for 3-4 days.
Do regular dressing.
Ok and bye.
Welcome to HCM,
As there is oozing it is likely that wound became infected.
Go for oral antibiotic medicine for 3-4 days.
Do regular dressing.
Ok and bye.
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