Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suffer From Bed Sores. Using Neosporin. Yellowish Discharge On The Skin. Need Urgent Care?
my mom is 84 and has 2 bed sores? on her butt, but they don t look like the pictures of bedsores on the website. The top layer of skin is gone and it is bleeding . I put neosporin on it and gauze with tape and I noticed when I took the gauze off there was something yellow on the pad. Do I need to take her to the Er?
Mon, 18 Mar 2013
hello
welcome to healthcaremagic forum
it look like superficial bed sore ,it is on process and not fully form
tell her to constant change the position and not put pressure on affected area .
yellow material show infection one
she need antibiotic cream and medicine .
better to have medical advise and treat further
use water bad to avoid extra pressure on body
apply cream in good quantity to avoid sticking
i hope i answered your question
welcome to healthcaremagic forum
it look like superficial bed sore ,it is on process and not fully form
tell her to constant change the position and not put pressure on affected area .
yellow material show infection one
she need antibiotic cream and medicine .
better to have medical advise and treat further
use water bad to avoid extra pressure on body
apply cream in good quantity to avoid sticking
i hope i answered your question
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Bedsore
Loading Online Doctors....
People also viewed