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Suggest Treatment For Red Itchy Bumps On The Ankle

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Posted on Sat, 10 Dec 2016
Question: i have a cut that now has red bumps around the edges and it is itchy, is it infected
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description, Its probably re infected. Can you upload an image of the area to comment further.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks
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Detailed Answer:
Based on the image uploaded, the wound appears to be infected.

Local mupirocin antibiotic after povidone antiseptic should applied.

Oral course of amoxicillin plus clavulanate for a week would also be indicated. any associated discharge should be cultured.


Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (34 minutes later)
I uploaded a picture. The cut is just below ankle It does not hurt and is not warm.Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
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Hello again

Kindly refer to my 2nd answer. I have answered the question.

Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Red Itchy Bumps On The Ankle

Brief Answer: Upload an image if possible Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Based on your description, Its probably re infected. Can you upload an image of the area to comment further. Wishing you best of health Thanks Brief Answer: Explained Detailed Answer: Based on the image uploaded, the wound appears to be infected. Local mupirocin antibiotic after povidone antiseptic should applied. Oral course of amoxicillin plus clavulanate for a week would also be indicated. any associated discharge should be cultured. Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. Wishing you best of health Thanks