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How Can A Wound On The Forearms Be Treated?
Hi i m 62 years old a copd paitent the question i have is my forearms and only forearms bruse very easy was working with a hand truck today and brushed against it and peeled my skin off the size of a silver dollar the dogs scratch at and it starta bleeding under the skin
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Thu, 15 Jun 2017
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Welcome to Health care magic family .
I have gone through your concern in depth .
@ This seems deep wound likely as there is bleeding under the skin .
@ Recommendations for the same
$ Thorough cleaning with antiseptic liquids .
$ Consult your PCP for injection tetanus toxoid , antibiotics , anti
inflammatory tablets for better recovery .
Hope this will help you .
Thanks for evaluating my answer .
Regards dear .
Welcome to Health care magic family .
I have gone through your concern in depth .
@ This seems deep wound likely as there is bleeding under the skin .
@ Recommendations for the same
$ Thorough cleaning with antiseptic liquids .
$ Consult your PCP for injection tetanus toxoid , antibiotics , anti
inflammatory tablets for better recovery .
Hope this will help you .
Thanks for evaluating my answer .
Regards dear .
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