What Causes Open Sores With Pus Discharge On The Hand After A Burn?
I have open sores on my hand initially caused from a burn only one at first and then they spread to 4 open wounds on my hand they are healing but slow I can t afford antibiotics so I m just using aloe Vera gel it helps but they still leak puss and bleed. I do not cover them is this wise. Please help me with any information you can. Thank you very much.
Hi. As per your case history you are having bacterial infection at site of burns. My treatment advice is - 1. Avoid using soap or antiseptic lotion like Dettol on that part. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain and swelling. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like levofloxacin, cefadroxil and azithromycin taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Open Sores With Pus Discharge On The Hand After A Burn?
Hi. As per your case history you are having bacterial infection at site of burns. My treatment advice is - 1. Avoid using soap or antiseptic lotion like Dettol on that part. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain and swelling. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like levofloxacin, cefadroxil and azithromycin taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.