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How Long Does Recovery Take From A Rash On The Leg?

Posted on Mon, 19 Sep 2016

Question: Dr. XXXXXXX
How long does it take for a bad rash in the leg crease area to heal? (Several weeks in hospital, non walking man)
We are treating with Calmoseptine ointment.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use mupirocine

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Calmoseptine is a moisture barrier ointment.
It might take one or two months for complete recovery.
As I mentioned earlier you should use ointment mupirocine for faster relief.
Use mupirocine in morning and calmoseptine in night.
This should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 days later)

Is there a "brand name" mupirocine product I should look for?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Rocin

Detailed Answer:
You can ask for mupirocine.
It comes with trade names like rocin, t bact etc.
You can use any of these.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad