Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
176 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Open Wound On Knee

I scraped my knee pretty badly two days ago, and I cleaned it and put neosprone and a large bandage over it, and I changed it out regularly. Last night and today, I have been letting it air out, and now there is a harder, scab-like yellow-brown substance coating the wound. What should I do?
posted on Tue, 11 Nov 2014
Twitter Wed, 10 Dec 2014 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 10 Dec 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
hello.... i'm dr. charles and i' ll be able to help you.. first i believe the scab is becoming infected.. and i would suggest the following... 1) injection TT 0.5 cc immediately 2) see a general surgeon and show you scab... coz if its infected, it would require a proper dressing with good antibiotic coverage 3) an antiseptic ointment called betadine ointment can be applied over the scab area along with dressing..... hope this information was useful... thank you
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Open Wound On Knee

hello.... i m dr. charles and i ll be able to help you.. first i believe the scab is becoming infected.. and i would suggest the following... 1) injection TT 0.5 cc immediately 2) see a general surgeon and show you scab... coz if its infected, it would require a proper dressing with good antibiotic coverage 3) an antiseptic ointment called betadine ointment can be applied over the scab area along with dressing..... hope this information was useful... thank you