1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Flu

  4. Injury dressing. Go for dressing again?

Injury dressing

2018-07-17 04:46:05
Recently I had minor accident & i got 2-3 small injuries.now i got scabs over them so do i need to go for dressing again? thanks
33 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Not required you should clean the wound thoroughly with an antiseptic solution and you can leave it open to heal faster.

Answered2018-07-17 11:45:36

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+136
Consult with a doctor
Online now
No need to dressing as such after scab is formed But you can keep on cleaning with betadine lotion while you are taking bath will be okay for few days
Next Steps
Clean with betadine lotion
Health Tips
It will be okay

Answered2018-07-17 05:40:18

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Sports Injuries In Young Athletes - An Overview

Dr.Senthilvelan.R

The prevalence of injuries in young athletes is on the rise as more and more young children take upon more intense sport ... Read more

Sports Injuries

Dr.Parthiban(PT)

The incidence of injuries among serious runners (over 20 miles a week) in a given year is approximately 34 to 65%. The m ... Read more

Head Injuries: Causes and Treatments

Dr.Apoorva Kumar

Head injuries are dangerous. They can lead to permanent disability, mental impairment, and even death. To most people, h ... Read more

How To Avoid Running Injuries

Dr.Rajiv Mehta(PT)

If you are an avid runner, then you might also be well aware of the type of running injuries one is prone to. It might b ... Read more

Common Sports Injuries and It’smanagement

Dr.Sonu Singh

Sports injuries occur during exercise or while participating in a sport. Children are particularly at risk for these typ ... Read more

Injury Prevention and Safety in Children

Dr.Rahul Varma

Injury Prevention in ChildrenEvery day around 1000 children die worldwide. Most of these deaths can be prevented by taki ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Minor accident

1268 Views
Recently met with an accident. Lot of scratch have happened on knees and elbows. What is best medication ...Read More

Bike accident (Open injury)

885 Views
I met with a minor bike accident 3 days ago. Got a little rash on my knee. I have been using Sofranex, an ...Read More

Small injury

400 Views
I have small injury from rusted iron , do I need tetanus injection. I already have taken a injection in p ...Read More

Accident injury

189 Views
I met with a minor accident, i injured with a cut and bleed. What to do to my injury and suggest some goo ...Read More

Met with an accident, had minor scratche

125 Views
I met with an accident, had minor scartches at ankle, i had done dressing and had some medicine from doc, ...Read More

Small red bruise after 3 days of injury

64 Views
Hi, i scratched my toe on smthing few days back, there was no cut just a pain at a point below my toe.now ...Read More

Accident injury

90 Views
I had a road accident today. There's no serious injury, just scratches and scrapes on knees and elbows. I ...Read More

Small bump 2/3

62 Views
Sir i ma having small lump like inside my skin near the upper neck. Kindly let me know anything to worry. ...Read More

Scratch from minor accident

114 Views
I met with a minor accident last night and got a few scratches on my hand and knee. Please suggest some c ...Read More

Need doctor for injury dressings

79 Views
Need injury dressings. Recently on hand stiches. After those removed. There is now infection. Earlier had ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.