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How To Cure Scaling Of Skin While Removing The Cast From The Leg?
I just had my leg cast removed (which was due to an ankle sprain - tearing of the ligaments) and while taking it off, i was shocked to see my skin had been scalded on my foot. I will be going off to the beach and swimming pool in 2 days, will this have an effect? thank you.
Thu, 7 Sep 2017
Hi.
As per your case history of scaling on foot, my treatment advice is -
1. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily.
2. Apply an emollient cream like Enmoist cream twice daily on it.
3. Take a folic acid plus b12 supplement once daily for 3 months.
4. Going to beach or swimming won't harm it. So don't worry.
5. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral fluconazole taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
As per your case history of scaling on foot, my treatment advice is -
1. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily.
2. Apply an emollient cream like Enmoist cream twice daily on it.
3. Take a folic acid plus b12 supplement once daily for 3 months.
4. Going to beach or swimming won't harm it. So don't worry.
5. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral fluconazole taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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