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What Is The Right Medicament For Keloids Infection?

My father has undergone bypass surgery 10 years ago. He is 76 years old. The scar on the chest developed keloids. The big scars keep getting infected and oozing pus. The dermatologist gives him garamycin cream and oitment for it. Is the any cream and oral antibiotics for it and how to avoid keloid keep infected.

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Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Dear I read your scenario you should take tablet CEFRADINE and topical ointment Polyfax. Apply it on affected areas.as for as protection of scar from infection is concerned,you should keep hygiene clean. Safe it from any trauma. Unexpose the scar to water. If you have any problem regarding this issue you can ask me other wise you can go to near doctor thanks for asking.
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What Is The Right Medicament For Keloids Infection?

Dear I read your scenario you should take tablet CEFRADINE and topical ointment Polyfax. Apply it on affected areas.as for as protection of scar from infection is concerned,you should keep hygiene clean. Safe it from any trauma. Unexpose the scar to water. If you have any problem regarding this issue you can ask me other wise you can go to near doctor thanks for asking.