Bed sores and skin chipping off

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My father is bed ridden for the last 10 months and has the skin around his buttocks and hips cracked and red . What should I do ?

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Without seeing can't treat.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos

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Dr. Manas Chopra Dermatologist 12 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Manas Chopra

Dermatologist 12 yrs exp Delhi

Call a nursing beuro. They can assign a trained nurse for him. There are special mattresses for such patients, air mattress, which you can buy. Regularly change his sleeping position to either side. Consult online for full examination and treatment

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