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Suggest Remedies For A Nail Scratch In Children

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Posted on Sat, 1 Oct 2016
Question: Hello doctor ..my daughter XXXXX of 3 yr accidentally got injured ( scratch )by her mother nails, normal scratch is there no her chick..we have applied turmeric with coconut oil..please suggest if we need to apply some ointment n need to give some medicine.
thanks..
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better to apply antiseptic cream

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.

If a scratch is very small, then chances of infection are very less. However, it is better to apply an antiseptic cream.

You should apply mupirocin cream locally two times a day for three days. It comes in brand name of t-bact cream.

I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.
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Suggest Remedies For A Nail Scratch In Children

Brief Answer: Better to apply antiseptic cream Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HCM. Can understand your concerns. If a scratch is very small, then chances of infection are very less. However, it is better to apply an antiseptic cream. You should apply mupirocin cream locally two times a day for three days. It comes in brand name of t-bact cream. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.