Antibiotics For Skin Wounds- 685 Questions Answered

Hi is it necessary to apply antibiotic for a knee wound without any sign of infection, to prevent infection...won't it cause future drug resistance if used often... actually I started using it n applied for one day (three dose over)...wound is better...shall I stop it or should I need to complete course since I started if so hw many to use

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings kindly complete the course. ... Read More

Dear sir , I want to know how much time will take for skin regeneration in my wound . No infection in wound. Thankyou

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Dr. Sohan Kulria General Physician | Firozabad

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I am burnt on my hand . Applied burnol. However am having wound with some fluid is coming out Pls suggest some antibiotics and cream for external application

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Dr. Atul Renjit General Surgery & Gasteroenterology | Kolkata

Burst the blisters. Wash it. Keep it open. Apply silverex. Consult for meds ... Read More

Good mng dr P have wart on my forehead,its my fault,instead of visiting dr i visited local person ,some persons recommended me 2 g dere,where he cut it by scissor n applied some chemical. Im feared now what if wound dont heal,already monsoon is here,do i need to it antibiotic to heal it n i cant apply antibiotic over wound since some chemical is al

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Dr. Dharmendra Singh General Physician | Indore

Tab cefoclox xl 200 mg bd Tab signoflam bd Tab pantop 40mg od Cream T bact l/a bd for 5 day is ... Read More

Hallo sir , I have a deglove injury in my foot , Now my wound has complete filled . Only skin is remain . Can you tell me mega heal and placentrex mix Dressing is good skin fast come Or ONLY PLACENTREX DRESSING IS BEST FOR SKIN FAST Come .

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Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

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I got a Burn from silencer of a bike previously applied silver nitrate 2% with Erythromycin 500 mg oral. It is not healing properly and current condition is like this as attached in the picture. Kindly advise quick acting antibiotic

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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U need immediate antibiotics.... Do direct online consultation by sending more clear photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

Got a wound and now the skin wound has become round in shape and its spreading, scab formation happens but still the wound doesn't heals.

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Dr. Sandeep Gupta Dermatologist | Delhi

Please put pictures of the affected areas ... Read More

The wounds are spreading over her entire body.. In the form of water bubbles. At first the water bubbles are popping and when it get burst... Within 2/3 days manu bubbles are taking place due to which.. My grandmother skin has started bleeding.

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Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy Dermatologist | Coimbatore

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It's an immunobullous disorder. It is better to admit her in a hospital. Kindly visit a dermatologist in a hospital. ... Read More

I've been having skin wounds on my groin area from 4-5 days. It started with a wound which caused a lot of itching when it started healing but I've noticed the wounds have spread, now I have multiple smal skin wounds with black scabs on it and they are itching a lot further worsening my problems. When another wound is about to open up I can see a v

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May ... Read More

I have a wound which is healed but the skin colour around the wound turned dark black..and it is not returing to my normal skin tone..

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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It's scab and scar... Medicine available for good measure improvement...Do direct online consultation by sending photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

Is this slough or wound healing ,my skin regeneration is very slow in my wound I have deglove injury of 20 cm circumference. How can regeneration skin fast . Current time my dressing is with collogisenese ointment.

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

My leg was burned by my bike’s silencer pipe and the skin on the upper part came off. The wound is a little below my knee. Currently, I am taking antibiotic tablets twice a day and applying Silverex gel. I am also covering the wound with Medifine paraffin gauze. When I stay at home, I sometimes think of leaving the wound open with the medicin

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Dr. Saarika General Physician | Chennai

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This looks like a partial-thickness burn. Based on what you described, your current treatment (antibiotics, Silverex Gel, and paraffin gauze dressing) is a common approach. For burn wounds, it is us ... Read More

Everybody in our family had constant fever between 99-100 for some days and gradually our 4 month old son also developed the same symptoms of constant fever, cough for 3 days. The doctor prescribed him Advent 200/28.5mg antibiotics, calpol paediatric drops and Kofarest -PD. Post having the 2nd dose of the antibiotics he developed red skin rashes on

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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu Pediatrician | Hyderabad

Yes these rashes are due to antibiotic so stop this antibiotic ... Read More

My baby is under 3 months and she had fever 2 3 days ago the doctor prescribed one antibiotic Cefolac. I am giving her 2 times a day 2.5 ml... should I stop now or use the whole bottle?

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Dr. Himanshu Sharma Pediatrician | Patiala

Need evaluation, less than 3 months fever should be evaluated with investigations ... Read More

I want to know that Bitadin is good for wound wash or bad for wound wash. Bitadin promote skin regeneration or slow .

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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I was having a lump on my leg few days back I went to the physician he said that its just a skin infection used t bact ointment. I used it for 2 days and it burst all it's mucus came out but now it becomes a wound.

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Dr. Manek Markose Roy General Surgeon | Mumbai

You need to show a surgeon. Check sugars and dress the wound daily ... Read More

Please suggest a good antibiotic for viral fever Having fever since last 2-3 days , taking dolo but fever keeps coming

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Dr. Chetan B Desai General Physician | Bangalore

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You can consult me directly on Practo, or reach out via WhatsApp: Eight Seven Six Two Seven Four Nine Nine Seven Four I’ll guide you step-by-step with easy-to-follow treatment plans. Early consu ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I received an IV drip on December 9th, and four days later, I developed an open wound at the injection site that hasn’t healed yet. White pus mixed with blood drains intermittently, and there’s slight swelling on my hand. The original doctor referred me to a surgeon, who recommended a minor procedure to incise the skin, drain the pus, an

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Dr. G Sujeeth General Physician | Visakhapatnam

This would be wound site infection! Surgeon is the correct person to deal this! Antibiotics course could be tried but the surgeon can only decide if antibiotics could do the work or a procedure is nee ... Read More

The doctor has prescribed 500mg ciplox antibiotics tablet for an 8 year old kid. He is ok . It is for eye problems. There is swelling on the eye lid with discharge.

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Dr. Kalpana Ragi Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Warangal

please cancel for proper treatment ... Read More

Hallo , please tell me wound become whit after red colour ,is this a sign of skin regeneration or not.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

My husband caught into a bike accident where he got cut in his leg, which is blackish outside and inside white. I have cleared it with alcohols, betadine and also gave tbact cream and also titenas injection. Which antibiotic can be taken to cure it ?

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Dr. Samarth Chopra General Physician | Raipur

Is it possible for u to upload a pic of his wound ... Read More

How to treat a wound / rashes on legs. Both legs have rashes and small wounds and dry skin. Itching specially in night

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Dr. Ishwa Vaderia General Physician | Rajkot

Need more details Consult on 9three2800077 ... Read More

Good afternoon, My husband faced a deglove accident in foot . I want to know that how many months will take for skin come from knee to ankle. Note-I have not money for skin grafting. Spend more money on this Thnx

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Dr. Mohd Rafique General Physician | Chitradurga

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Hello Mam, Deglove injury will take around 6 month or more depending upon secondary infection. ... Read More

Took lot of antibiotics for years antifungal and antiallergic no preprobiotics taken for cost saving Gut flora can be normalised now since for.chronic prostate lot of antibiotics consumed

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Dr. Syed Waseem General Physician | Kadapa

Hey there! What symptoms are you currently facing? Do you have bloating/Burning/constipation/diarrhoea or similar symptoms? ... Read More

Sir,my son is 6 months old now... 2 months back he had a UTI doctor prescribed amoxilin based on a culture report but UTI didn't subsided showing resistance to amoxilin again used bactrim but no use same UTI now he had ear infection so using monocef100 for that...now I am concerning using these many antibiotics at this early age cause any severe si

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Dr. Sachdeva Pediatrician | Ludhiana

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Repeat urine culture and get CBC CRP URINE COMPLETE DONE In infants we have to use antibiotics sometimes However, overuse can disrupt the gut microbiome and may contribute to long-term effects like an ... Read More

Got burnt in my leg 10 days ago. When to a doctor and took antibiotics for 7 days and did wound debridement. Is my wound healing or what should i do now.

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Dr. Chisel Bhatia General Surgeon | Chandigarh

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Need to see a picture. I am a burn specialist plastic surgeon and I can guide you regarding this ... Read More

I am suffering from cough from 5 days . And got ear pain from yesterday. I took montair lc tablet for 4 days . Improvement seen but not properly cured . Please suggest any antibiotics

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Dr. Kashish Garg General Physician | Bathinda

Kindly consult ... Read More

My mother is diabetic. She is getting wounds on her legs and always itchy. Her toes are swollen and skin has spots all over. Kindly suggest.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

A month ago I had an accident . I got injured in my left hand not a fracture , only the skin wiped away . So I need to check whether my wound cured or still in healing process .

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Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

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Healing process but still need physical examination. Visit nearest clinic ... Read More

I had a cough and cold 1 month before and I took antibiotics. Again I have cough and cold, shall I take antibiotics again? Can we use antibiotics after 1 month or will it be quite early?

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Dr. Nafisa Parveen Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

Recurrent cold and cough usually occurs due to allergy related issues. ... Read More

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Dear sir , I want to know how much time will take for skin regeneration in my wound . No infection in wound. Thankyou

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I am burnt on my hand . Applied burnol. However am having wound with some fluid is coming out Pls suggest some antibiotics and cream for external application

Hallo sir , I have a deglove injury in my foot , Now my wound has complete filled . Only skin is remain . Can you tell me mega heal and placentrex mix Dressing is good skin fast come Or ONLY PLACENTREX DRESSING IS BEST FOR SKIN FAST Come .

I got a Burn from silencer of a bike previously applied silver nitrate 2% with Erythromycin 500 mg oral. It is not healing properly and current condition is like this as attached in the picture. Kindly advise quick acting antibiotic

Got a wound and now the skin wound has become round in shape and its spreading, scab formation happens but still the wound doesn't heals.

The wounds are spreading over her entire body.. In the form of water bubbles. At first the water bubbles are popping and when it get burst... Within 2/3 days manu bubbles are taking place due to which.. My grandmother skin has started bleeding.

I have a wound which is healed but the skin colour around the wound turned dark black..and it is not returing to my normal skin tone..

Is this slough or wound healing ,my skin regeneration is very slow in my wound I have deglove injury of 20 cm circumference. How can regeneration skin fast . Current time my dressing is with collogisenese ointment.

My baby is under 3 months and she had fever 2 3 days ago the doctor prescribed one antibiotic Cefolac. I am giving her 2 times a day 2.5 ml... should I stop now or use the whole bottle?

I want to know that Bitadin is good for wound wash or bad for wound wash. Bitadin promote skin regeneration or slow .

I was having a lump on my leg few days back I went to the physician he said that its just a skin infection used t bact ointment. I used it for 2 days and it burst all it's mucus came out but now it becomes a wound.

Please suggest a good antibiotic for viral fever Having fever since last 2-3 days , taking dolo but fever keeps coming

The doctor has prescribed 500mg ciplox antibiotics tablet for an 8 year old kid. He is ok . It is for eye problems. There is swelling on the eye lid with discharge.

Hallo , please tell me wound become whit after red colour ,is this a sign of skin regeneration or not.

My husband caught into a bike accident where he got cut in his leg, which is blackish outside and inside white. I have cleared it with alcohols, betadine and also gave tbact cream and also titenas injection. Which antibiotic can be taken to cure it ?

How to treat a wound / rashes on legs. Both legs have rashes and small wounds and dry skin. Itching specially in night

Good afternoon, My husband faced a deglove accident in foot . I want to know that how many months will take for skin come from knee to ankle. Note-I have not money for skin grafting. Spend more money on this Thnx

Took lot of antibiotics for years antifungal and antiallergic no preprobiotics taken for cost saving Gut flora can be normalised now since for.chronic prostate lot of antibiotics consumed

Got burnt in my leg 10 days ago. When to a doctor and took antibiotics for 7 days and did wound debridement. Is my wound healing or what should i do now.

I am suffering from cough from 5 days . And got ear pain from yesterday. I took montair lc tablet for 4 days . Improvement seen but not properly cured . Please suggest any antibiotics

My mother is diabetic. She is getting wounds on her legs and always itchy. Her toes are swollen and skin has spots all over. Kindly suggest.

A month ago I had an accident . I got injured in my left hand not a fracture , only the skin wiped away . So I need to check whether my wound cured or still in healing process .

I had a cough and cold 1 month before and I took antibiotics. Again I have cough and cold, shall I take antibiotics again? Can we use antibiotics after 1 month or will it be quite early?

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