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Suggest Remedy For Open Sores And Hemorrhoids
Question: I have a couple of small open sores and pinkness on hemorrhoids without normal symptoms of hemorrhoids. No bleeding, itching, or painful BM's, or straining recently. Just one sore first now a few more.
Should I use an antibiotic cream or prep-H? They don't hurt but look like it is spreading.
Should I use an antibiotic cream or prep-H? They don't hurt but look like it is spreading.
Brief Answer:
Solution Povidone Iodine locally
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Female/65 - couple of small sores and pinkness on hemorrhoids - no bleeding, itching or painful BMs or straining recently - do not hurt - looks like it is spreading - applied Polysporin twice so far - wants to know whether to use an antibiotic cream or Prep-H ...
My thoughts as per the history you have provided:
This can be peri-anal excoriation of the skin and since there is pinkness and look like spreading I would advise you the following:
Clean the area with plain water.
Keep the area dry with cotton clothe or hair dryer.
Apply Solution Povidone Iodine and let it dry.
If there is an evidence of an infection then it is better to get clinical evaluation, examination and oral medicines.
Evaluation of the hemorrhoids and further management is also needed.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Solution Povidone Iodine locally
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Female/65 - couple of small sores and pinkness on hemorrhoids - no bleeding, itching or painful BMs or straining recently - do not hurt - looks like it is spreading - applied Polysporin twice so far - wants to know whether to use an antibiotic cream or Prep-H ...
My thoughts as per the history you have provided:
This can be peri-anal excoriation of the skin and since there is pinkness and look like spreading I would advise you the following:
Clean the area with plain water.
Keep the area dry with cotton clothe or hair dryer.
Apply Solution Povidone Iodine and let it dry.
If there is an evidence of an infection then it is better to get clinical evaluation, examination and oral medicines.
Evaluation of the hemorrhoids and further management is also needed.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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