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Hi Doctor Day before yesterday i met with an accident and got a scratch on my knee. I washed the area by Dettol with medical cotton and applied soframycin. I am covering the area while moving out of house with bandage. Should I keep it covered at home as well or should I left uncovered with applying soframycin over it or should I left it completely uncovered to dry?
Hi In my practice i advise all my patients to keep the scratch on the knee uncovered as much as possible for early healing. In 2 days time scab starts forming and any dressing will only delay healing. You can apply soframycin cream once daily after bath.
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Hi In my practice i advise all my patients to keep the scratch on the knee uncovered as much as possible for early healing. In 2 days time scab starts forming and any dressing will only delay healing. You can apply soframycin cream once daily after bath.