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Suggest Treatment For Abrasion On Left Side Of Face

Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2015

Question: Hi doctor

I met with accident last night and there is a scratch on my face. please let me know some ointment to get this cured. I don't want any marks to be left. please help. images attached

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest you to use an OTC 2% topical antibacterial

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic

I have taken note of your query and I have also reviewed the Images.

I can see that there is an abrasion/ break in the skin on left side of face.

I suggest you to use an OTC topical antibiotic e.g 2% Mupirocin ointment, twice daily for a week.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (8 hours later)

is the ointment safe for the wound or should I wait for this to heal and then use this ointment. ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use it over the wound

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

This ointment is to be used on the wound itself.
It is absolutely safe. It is antibacterial and would prevent secondary bacterial infection of open wound.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar