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What Treatment Is Suggested For A Scab Around The Naval Area?

i had lipo on my stomach around 2 weeks after having a hernia removed from my naval area.
i kept the body wrap around my stomach and cleaned the area as directed. after 10 days a large bruise that was around this area has turned into a nasty looking scab. is this an infection or can a bruise turn into a scab?
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!

If I were your treating Doctor for this case of infected wound, I would like to warn you regarding its bad consequences and please urgently take it to nearby surgeon for a microbiological test and some broad-spectrum antibiotic medicines! The infection might come through your own hands also...

I suggest you to go for local hygiene /dressings without heavy coverings and take some topical antibiotics also; if not relieved please don't forget to write to us again...

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Treatment Is Suggested For A Scab Around The Naval Area?

Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of infected wound, I would like to warn you regarding its bad consequences and please urgently take it to nearby surgeon for a microbiological test and some broad-spectrum antibiotic medicines! The infection might come through your own hands also... I suggest you to go for local hygiene /dressings without heavy coverings and take some topical antibiotics also; if not relieved please don t forget to write to us again... Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.