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Bed sores
My mother underwent a knee replacement, she developed a bed sores then in the inner thigh area, skin in that area is not healing and it has become difficult for her to sit or walk because of that. There is a cream prescribed by the doctor but it is not helping.
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed prescription and further management
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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 & guidance.
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It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation
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Dr. Neethu Abraham
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2 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
She need proper debridement,antibiotic cream as well as systemic antibiotics.In my opinion,physical appointment with doctor will be better so that the ulcer will be cleaned and then the medicines will work better
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