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Suggest Treatment For Infection In The Leg

Posted on Tue, 6 Jun 2017

Question: Hi,
My father is having infection in his leg.Could you pleast suggest us.
Attached contains screenshot of pic.
Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.Whether he is a diabetic ? No
How did the wound originate ? Because of allergy, he got wound.
How old is the wound ? Initial allergy is there from last 3 years , but it became severe from last 3 weeks
Is there any pus discharge ? Yes

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I would like to know

Whether he is a diabetic ?
How did the wound originate ?
How old is the wound ?
Is there any pus discharge ?

Waiting for your response,

Brief Answer:
long standing eczema

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the information.

Sorry for the delayed response,

You can apply Bactroban ointment over the wound twice daily. Keep the foot dry at all times.

Regards,

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