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Injury On Left Foot, Dead Skin Patch. Had It Removed. Given Silverx Ointment. How Long Will It Take To Heal?

hi i have a 30 days degloving injury on my lef feet and there was a thick patch of dead skin on the wound which was being removed from plastic surgeon and given silverex ointment to remove all the dead skin but this has made my wound wet but there is no prominent pain as such. all i want to know is how long will it take to heal and is my medication are right
Sat, 16 Nov 2013
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Hi,
Many a time only dressing is not enough to cure the infection.
Go for one antibiotic medicine course to clear the infection.
Do regular dressing with silverex cream with proper cleaning.
ok and take care.
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Injury On Left Foot, Dead Skin Patch. Had It Removed. Given Silverx Ointment. How Long Will It Take To Heal?

Hi, Many a time only dressing is not enough to cure the infection. Go for one antibiotic medicine course to clear the infection. Do regular dressing with silverex cream with proper cleaning. ok and take care.