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Continuously Oozing Scab On The Side Of Nose, Taken Antibacterial Products, Biopsy And Skin Grafting Advised. Is It Required?
My husband had a small scab on the side of his nose that he kept scratching off, over time it has become a small crater that weeps and never heals. We ve tried antibacterial products, honey , comfrey, steriod creme. He s seen a Dr. who just wanted to refer him to a Cancer Specialist to cut the crater out for a biopsy and then use skin grafting . I feel this is extreme. Any ideas?
Mon, 11 Jun 2012
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A persistent non healing ulcer can be carcinomatous. Since there is a crater which is not healing, getting a biopsy done to find out any carcinomatous changes is the best thing for him to do. You must consult a cancer specialist for proper management.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
A persistent non healing ulcer can be carcinomatous. Since there is a crater which is not healing, getting a biopsy done to find out any carcinomatous changes is the best thing for him to do. You must consult a cancer specialist for proper management.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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