Surgical Wound Dressings- 196 Questions Answered

Need to replace the dressing of a surgical wound post total hip replacement surgery.

Asked for Male, 62 Years 184 Views v

Dr. Brijesh YadavOrthopedist | Mumbai

Yes..its necessary ... Read More

I have an open surgical wound in the size of 2x2 inches. The wound is leaking a watery substance for the past two days after removing the sutures. My doc has given me chymoral forte to be taken 3 times a day. I would like to know whether I can use betadine oinment or mupirocin oinment while dressing it. Which one is more effective and aids faster h

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Asked for Male, 32 Years 368 Views v

Dr. Vishwanatha JHomoeopath | Bangalore

Ur doing correct way. continue same ... Read More

Can anyone suggest a better dressing for faster wound healing. I have an open wound after removal of sebaceous cyst.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 499 Views v

Dr. Yawar NissarPlastic Surgeon | Srinagar

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Which body part is this?does it drain?how long has it been? ... Read More

I fell off from bike, Got injured.. Injury was almost healed.. Need minor dressing for the small wounds. Please help me.

Asked for Male, 50 Years 208 Views v

Dr. Narender SainiOrthopedic surgeon | Jaipur

Dear Sir what help do you want, kindly write. ... Read More

Sir /ma'am I had fistulectomy of anal fitsula, there is wound of 3 cm . Dr has advised me with dressing at home with povidine iodine. I want to ask which one should I use? 5%w/v Povidine iodine or 10% w/v Povidine for dressing. Pls guide which will be better for faster wound healing?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 189 Views v

Dr. A N M Owais DanishProctologist | Hyderabad

5% would be sufficient. For futher assistance kindly connect ... Read More

Please tell me that wound needs dressing or not. After 12 days stitches were cutted. Wound happened due to road accident.

Asked for Female, 45 Years 150 Views v

Dr. Deepika GuptaHomoeopath | Gurgaon

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Definitely they need dressing as open wounds can cause infection Regards Dr Deepika gupta BHMS MD ... Read More

I have a surgical wound in ankle which has to be cleaned and dressed. Do you have any home services in Hyderabad?

Asked for Female, 53 Years 385 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar GuptaGeneral Physician | Greater Noida

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Contact local physician ... Read More

I have an open wound of around 4 sq cm on my left foot. Do I need to get a collagen dressing done. it has still not dried after 3 days because of its location, susceptible to constant contact with shoe/socks

Asked for Male, 29 Years 263 Views v

Dr. Ravindrakumar S PattarHair Transplant Surgeon | Bangalore

Wound has occurred due to what reason. How depth the wound is . Is there a full thickness skin loss. If possible send me the picture. ... Read More

Can we use betadine ointment for dressing of fistulectomy wound after every sitz bath? Betadine lotion and betadine ointment do have similar properties? Plz help

Asked for Male, 34 Years 614 Views v

Dr. Ram Kumar SharmaLaparoscopic Surgeon | Delhi

Both are give same result but you should apply only ointment and no need to do dressing in fistula. ... Read More

Mom had a recent surgery on leg and needs someone to dress the wound on daily basis at home in Vashi. Appreciate if someone can refer a nurse.

Asked for Female, 62 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Shailesh DeshmukhAyurveda | Navi Mumbai

U can enquire at Nmmc hospital in Vashi. ... Read More

I'm looking for gynaecological surgeon, for sterilised dressing of my c-section stitches (incision) for

Asked for Female, 31 Years 19 Views v

Dr. Kinnari AminGynecologist | Ahmedabad

Do Google search in your area ... Read More

Dear sir Please tell after skin grafting of lower leg ,how much dressing will be needed (kitni dressing hoti hi,kitne dino tak) After how many days I can return in my teaching job.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 39 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

Hello dr,my child had gone circumcision it's been 6 days and today his wound dressing got removed he is not comfortable having pain ...we r giving Ibugesic syrup since 5 days Can lignocaine tropical spray we use of the pain is unbearable kindly help...

Asked for Female, 9 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Kunal MajokaGeneral Surgeon | Jaipur

For now try to avoid lignocain spray as it's absorption can be unpredictable and can cause side effects on fresh wound of circumcision causing irritation ... Read More

Hello, I am mohammed tousif, experienced Physician Assistant with 2.5 years in the Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at MIOT International. Skilled in assisting major plastic and reconstructive surgeries, post-operative wound management, surgical dressings, and comprehensive patient care. Seeking an opportunity to work full-time un

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 29 Views v

Dr. Vijay Kumar MeenaOrthopedic surgeon | New Delhi

Sorry, I can’t offer the job at my place. I don’t have a OT ... 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.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral 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 relative who is 72 years old female had femur operation 7 days ago. 7 days after her operation we are observing blood and fluid from her surgical site. We had appointed a nurse to do the dressing but even after the dressing there is oozing of fluid from the site. What could be the possible reason? How long will it take to heal?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 29 Views v

Mr. Mohd AdilOrthopedic surgeon | Shahjahanpur

It’s sign of possible surgical site infection. Get a quick consultation with your surgeon and he’ll see the dressings and if needed will send pus c/s sample. For how long to heal will need X-rays for ... Read More

I want a nurse for dressing of injury wound at home. Please suggest how to book the same. My locality is Malviya nagar, New Delhi 110017

Asked for Male, 33 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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Consult general surgeon ... 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 .

Asked for Male, 35 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Chaithra HGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Consult plastic surgeon ... Read More

Which is best Megaheal and placentrex mix Dressing Vs Oxum spray dressing . Please tell me which is best for fast healing and skin promote. Thankyou .

Asked for Female, 35 Years 336 Views v

Dr. Avinav GuptaGeneral Physician | Surat

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Basically the type of dressing depends on type of wound. If the wound is more deep or infected wound Oxum spray is likely the better choice. If you want fast healing wounds and you want to support ski ... Read More

I have a wound dont while cleaning toe nail since last 15 days . Currently taking augmenting duo 625 since 4 days. Doing dressing of betadine.

Asked for Male, 45 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Thresia PereiraGeneral Physician | Mumbai

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Take a Tetanus injection Wait for 7 days course of antibiotics It will heal ... Read More

My doctor said that we have to go for dressing every day so the wound will be better Why is that required ?. Also want to ask if ayurvedic treatment can be better to heal the wound

Asked for Female, 35 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Share wound photo ... Read More

I had burn I week back, had wound on my hand 2cm, not healing , white slough formed like in picture, using sliverex , can i manage wound without debridement, please suggest any Ointment or dressing for fast healing...

Asked for Female, 30 Years 146 Views v

Dr. Jatinder SachdevaGeneral Physician | Gurgaon

Hi Just go on applying ountment you are using. Don't peel it. It will be off in few days. Please cover it so that no superadded infection occurs. Best wishes ... Read More

I have a burnt wound on my hand of may be 2cm, got blister popped, using silverex and wound is not healing as white slough formed on it , how can I manage it without debridement , please suggest any Ointment or dressing...

Asked for Female, 30 Years 130 Views v

Dr. Bismi NishaGeneral Surgeon | Tirunelveli

May need slight debridement with collagen dressing.. visit nearby plastic surgeon ... Read More

C section Surgical scar is healed on all the places except a spot which is white after 15 days of surgery I have been applying TBACT ointment on daily basis.. Pls suggest if this is anything to worry about

Asked for Female, 32 Years 83 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

Wound reopen and water comes out again again my consultant doctor give me some antibiotics and dressing can my wound heal after 25 day of wound I went to doctor?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 94 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | 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

I am a male and I like doing cross dressing while masturbation. Why do I like this kind of activities?

Asked for Male, 0 Years 916 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal SinghSexologist | Delhi

Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts... Hormonal level need to be done... ... Read More

Had a minor road accident on 02/08, had a wound below left leg toe which got infected , took linid antibiotics for a week and wound was cleaned and proper dressing was done . Now that scar has formed which is itchy sometimes, want to know whether my wound has healed completely or not, attaching the picture of scar

Asked for Female, 28 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Shivanu MathonDermatologist | Ludhiana

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consulr online ... Read More

My son had a wound which was infected and needed dressing. After opening dressing after 48 hrs, there are bumps on the wound with burning sensation.. please advice

Asked for Female, 15 Years 266 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L PathiDermatologist | Bangalore

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

I need a daily dressing of my wound at my home. As it is not possible to go to hospital daily. I have hurt in my hand and leg.

Asked for Male, 0 Years 178 Views v

Dr. S K WadhwaGynecologist/Obstetrician | Lucknow

Please consult Mr Google. When you ask such a question you should at least mention which Country, State, City or Village you are from. ... Read More

My son is 6 years old. While playing he fell down and got cut on her head. The wound is big but the doctor staples the wound using surgical stapler. Is it safe? He told nowadays everybody using surgical staplers. Is it good? Is the skin will get properly heal? Is it leav scar on head?

Asked for Female, 35 Years 89 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

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Dressing progress ..

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My son age 4 years , want to know burn wound healing progress, after discharge from the hospital , we r ...Read More

Accident wound

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Is dressing required for this wound? I had stitches before near the wound area and I got hurt again, shou ...Read More

Dressing Pilonidal Sinus Excision Wound

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I am dressing the open wound as instructed. First soak in a sitz bath for 5 minutes, then let it dry, the ...Read More

Pain during dressing of perianal abscess

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Good day, I had my perianal abscess incision and for fistula kshar sutra (a thread is inserted in fistul ...Read More

Burn wound treatment

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I burned my self 20 days ago by spilling boiling tea on myself. I had skin debridement and dressing of th ...Read More

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Surgical wound dressings

Need to replace the dressing of a surgical wound post total hip replacement surgery.

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Can anyone suggest a better dressing for faster wound healing. I have an open wound after removal of sebaceous cyst.

I fell off from bike, Got injured.. Injury was almost healed.. Need minor dressing for the small wounds. Please help me.

Sir /ma'am I had fistulectomy of anal fitsula, there is wound of 3 cm . Dr has advised me with dressing at home with povidine iodine. I want to ask which one should I use? 5%w/v Povidine iodine or 10% w/v Povidine for dressing. Pls guide which will be better for faster wound healing?

Please tell me that wound needs dressing or not. After 12 days stitches were cutted. Wound happened due to road accident.

I have a surgical wound in ankle which has to be cleaned and dressed. Do you have any home services in Hyderabad?

I have an open wound of around 4 sq cm on my left foot. Do I need to get a collagen dressing done. it has still not dried after 3 days because of its location, susceptible to constant contact with shoe/socks

Can we use betadine ointment for dressing of fistulectomy wound after every sitz bath? Betadine lotion and betadine ointment do have similar properties? Plz help

Mom had a recent surgery on leg and needs someone to dress the wound on daily basis at home in Vashi. Appreciate if someone can refer a nurse.

I'm looking for gynaecological surgeon, for sterilised dressing of my c-section stitches (incision) for

Dear sir Please tell after skin grafting of lower leg ,how much dressing will be needed (kitni dressing hoti hi,kitne dino tak) After how many days I can return in my teaching job.

Hello dr,my child had gone circumcision it's been 6 days and today his wound dressing got removed he is not comfortable having pain ...we r giving Ibugesic syrup since 5 days Can lignocaine tropical spray we use of the pain is unbearable kindly help...

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.

I want a nurse for dressing of injury wound at home. Please suggest how to book the same. My locality is Malviya nagar, New Delhi 110017

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 .

Which is best Megaheal and placentrex mix Dressing Vs Oxum spray dressing . Please tell me which is best for fast healing and skin promote. Thankyou .

I have a wound dont while cleaning toe nail since last 15 days . Currently taking augmenting duo 625 since 4 days. Doing dressing of betadine.

My doctor said that we have to go for dressing every day so the wound will be better Why is that required ?. Also want to ask if ayurvedic treatment can be better to heal the wound

I had burn I week back, had wound on my hand 2cm, not healing , white slough formed like in picture, using sliverex , can i manage wound without debridement, please suggest any Ointment or dressing for fast healing...

I have a burnt wound on my hand of may be 2cm, got blister popped, using silverex and wound is not healing as white slough formed on it , how can I manage it without debridement , please suggest any Ointment or dressing...

C section Surgical scar is healed on all the places except a spot which is white after 15 days of surgery I have been applying TBACT ointment on daily basis.. Pls suggest if this is anything to worry about

Wound reopen and water comes out again again my consultant doctor give me some antibiotics and dressing can my wound heal after 25 day of wound I went to doctor?

I am a male and I like doing cross dressing while masturbation. Why do I like this kind of activities?

My son had a wound which was infected and needed dressing. After opening dressing after 48 hrs, there are bumps on the wound with burning sensation.. please advice

I need a daily dressing of my wound at my home. As it is not possible to go to hospital daily. I have hurt in my hand and leg.

My son is 6 years old. While playing he fell down and got cut on her head. The wound is big but the doctor staples the wound using surgical stapler. Is it safe? He told nowadays everybody using surgical staplers. Is it good? Is the skin will get properly heal? Is it leav scar on head?

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