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What Does A Sore On The Buttocks Indicate?
I am an 85 year old lady in good health and do n ot take any prescriptions. I am bothered frequently with a small sore somewhere on by buttox. I shower every day, and when I have a sore, I treat it with an anti-biotic cream, until it goes away. I have wondered if I get these sores when I sit or lie in bed too much? Can you tell me how to trreat them?
Mon, 4 Dec 2017
Hi,
The sores that happens on pressure area are known as pressure ulcers.
For a pressure ulcer to develop it needs 2 hours or more of pressure on the area.
I would advise you to use an air mattress. Also take oral zinc tablets which is good for healthy skin.
Keep the area dry.
I hope it helps.
Regards.
The sores that happens on pressure area are known as pressure ulcers.
For a pressure ulcer to develop it needs 2 hours or more of pressure on the area.
I would advise you to use an air mattress. Also take oral zinc tablets which is good for healthy skin.
Keep the area dry.
I hope it helps.
Regards.
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