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Suggest Treatment For Small Burn Wound

i have a small burn wound amlmost for 2 weeks now. i have been puttint triple antibiotic cream on it and changing bandaid daily, it still has yellow discharge when i change bandage. the area around it feels warm.
do i continue putting this cream on it or do i let it air dry, (no bandaid)
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
stop your triple antibiotic cream.
it consist of
1- antibiotic.
2-anti fungal.
3-steroid.
this cream is harmful for wound.
wound become non healing ulcer.
you do not worry.
consult surgeon for physical examination of wound,anti septic sterilized dressing,antibiotic.
he may take a swab for culture & sensitivity.
you would be alright within 7 to 10 days.
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Suggest Treatment For Small Burn Wound

stop your triple antibiotic cream. it consist of 1- antibiotic. 2-anti fungal. 3-steroid. this cream is harmful for wound. wound become non healing ulcer. you do not worry. consult surgeon for physical examination of wound,anti septic sterilized dressing,antibiotic. he may take a swab for culture & sensitivity. you would be alright within 7 to 10 days. feedback.