HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What To Do When A Dog Bite Scratch Causes Rash?

Hi, I was playing ball with my dog shihtzu and he had the ball in his mouth, I grabbed the ball from his mouth, he jumped to grab the ball from my hand his teeth scratched my right hand skin, and i washed with soap and water dried well then put antiboitic ointment and but a bandaid on top and now 2 days later the scratch started healing, but there seems to be a rash around it and it's spreading around the wound area. Please help what should I do, should I go to the doctor and be concerned even though it was a dog bite scratch. Thanks for your time.
Tue, 7 Apr 2020
Report Abuse
Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi,

After dog bite and scratch,wound and erosions may develop. Then irritant contact dermatitis may develop due to saliva of dog. You should consult the dermatologist or surgeon immediately for the perfect treatment. He may give Inj TT and a course of inj Rabipur to prevent rabies. He may also give medicines to heal the wound, erosions and the rash. The secondary infection should be prevented otherwise, the problem may become worse. You should contact the nearby hospital immediately.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
I find this answer helpful

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]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What To Do When A Dog Bite Scratch Causes Rash?

Hi, After dog bite and scratch,wound and erosions may develop. Then irritant contact dermatitis may develop due to saliva of dog. You should consult the dermatologist or surgeon immediately for the perfect treatment. He may give Inj TT and a course of inj Rabipur to prevent rabies. He may also give medicines to heal the wound, erosions and the rash. The secondary infection should be prevented otherwise, the problem may become worse. You should contact the nearby hospital immediately. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist