Bed sore at lower back

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Asked for Female, 71 Years

My 71 year old mother-in-law, who is suffering from Alzheimer's has developed bed sore in her lower back. Despite everyday cleaning and dressing, the bed sore seems to worsen. She is mobile and not completely bed ridden

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Chennai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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Need medicine depending on the severity..Without seeing can't treat...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo.

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