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I am having wound around the surgical incision near vagina. I am using betadine ointment for that. After applying the cream I am feeling burning and itching on the wound. Is it ok? Or can i use any other cream for it? Also it's been 1month after my vaginal birth...

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Yes you can you please open this contact directly for more details discussion ...  Read More

I had recently got my forearm cut by the glass (3 weeks back), had two levels of stitches(dissolvable inside and removable outside). Stitches got removed 1 week back. Need help with the post-operative care of wound & scar. Please suggest the do(s)(ointments etc) and don't(s) for wound care. I want to have minimal scarring.

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I had a glass cut wound on my finger and sutures were removed two days back ( photo attached). How should I care for the wound post suture removal. Should betadine solution or dettol be used for cleaning it. Should I cover it with bandage? When can I start using Mederma?

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Keep it open, maintain hygiene and apply ointment t bact ...  Read More

Hi , Please help me with the solution name which can be used to clean the infected wound. Please suggest.

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Please share image of wound to know the extent of infection. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor .. may i kno if my wound is healing? The white margins ar wound, what are they.? Thankyou ..this is 5 th day after injury.

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Apply fuscidin oint, and keep it clean ...  Read More

What will happen if a dog bite wound is not cleaned but all 5 vaccines are taken? Can the virus survive under the healed skin, is it possible ? Will all the viruses be killed by the vaccine even if some are left under the skin ..

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If the dog bite wound is not cleaned or treated with antibiotics, then the person will get an infection and pus in that area. Vaccination is only to prevent rabies, but wound cleaning and dressing is ...  Read More

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I had an open wound that swelled up significantly the passed few days. Was putting over the counter steroidal anti-inflammatory ointment and was draining plenty of pus every time I changed the bandage. Earlier this morning, the pus covering the wound came off when I was washing with mild soap and water, exposing a deep crevice, dark craggy spots.

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... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult privately or online for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

My left toe thumb nail was almost detached with injury 4 days ago at my native place. Doctor removed the nail completely. Dressings are changed twice after that. Today I am going back to Bangalore. The wound so far has no infection. How many days should i keep the wound in dressing? Should it be open after that? How do i take care of this wound?

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Need to see the type of wound as treatment varies accordingly.... Please send photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

Neosporin power or betadine tube is better for wounds on knees and elbow due to fall on road ? Betadine is pasted along with dressing (dressing to cover) on the wound which is sticking to it and painful at the time of redressing the wound. And Neosporin powder is spread over open wound.

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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

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.

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

A couple of monkeys attacked my mother during her morning walk. They bit and scratched her back and made a deep wound on her toe. There was bleeding on all attack sites till she got betadine bandages. She got a vaccine for Rabies and Tetanus. I took her two doctors and both of them suggested only rabies and tetanus vaccine treatments and betadine d

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She needed tetanus injection and rabies vaccines series and a good wound care.There is no vaccine available for herpes b protection.Its an an extremely rare condition can spread from an infected,spec ...  Read More

Hi! I am 18, and a little clumsy. I fell on the road 2 days ago and bruised my knee terribly. I am applying betadine. How long would it take to heal? Should I be worried? How can I take care of it?

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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 ...  Read More

I have used betadine gargle for 10 days in a row for times and doctor again asked me to use for 5 days with 2 times what will happen if we use that for a long time

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Nothing ...  Read More

Observing wound on leg last 2 days, little pain due to this. Applying betadine and soframycin. Please suggest any medicine for faster recovery.

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Connect please ...  Read More

Hi, I have pregnancy of 5th month. After my lap choly my doctor told me to use betadine to clean surgical wounds. Can i use it in my belly button cleaning, is it safe?

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It's been already 2 days that I got a cut from mirror which peeled off my skin.It was bleeding but it stopped after some time.I took all the safety measures at home. My questions are Can I use betadine regularly on the wound and cover it with band aid ? How do I know my wound is infected? Should I consult a doctor? Is betadine harmful? What should

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This was some wound which needed sutures ...  Read More

4 weeks back, I had perianal abscess drainage surgery, which has now healed. Post operation, i used to do sitz bath with Betadine 10% mixed in the water (10ml in 2ltr water), 3 times a day. I started developing redness and irritation around the anus. To reduce the irritation, i started applying Cremagel L, but the irritation did not reduce. Later,

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Its not a reaction from betadine. Replenish your micronutrient deficiency with some B complex and Zinc supplements which will give strength to the skin and aid in healing. Don't strain too much while ...  Read More

Hi Dr, I got wound in my penis (on the 10th part mentioned in image )form past few days i was Continuously masturbating 3-4 times in a day i am not sexually active more than 3 months Any ointment can I apply like betadine ?

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We might need to have a discussion on this. Basis which we’ll be in a better position to guide and assist you further. ...  Read More

Hi, im 37 weeks pregnant and have small wound on tummy from scratching.. is it ok for me to apply betadine on it?

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I had recently a laparoscopic surgery so can I use betadine to clean the belly button? Coz the residue of cream is still there so can I use betadine to clean the place?

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Yes u may use ...  Read More

Good morning My daughter aged 21 kg and 8.5 yrs has been prescribed betadine solution for gargling three times a day .Is it safe for this age kids?Thanking you

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Yes is she able to to gargle Use very small quantity mix with luke warm water ...  Read More

I am in week 24, getting frequent discharge.. have used candid cl pessary multiple times...but discharge is cmg again and agin as shown in picture.... Doctor has suggested to shift to betadine pessaries as candid cl is not helping....can i use it, is it safe...

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My uncle,age 68,suffering from wound in his under thigh.we use betadine ..but there is no certain changes we see...i attached a pic..please help us what should we do??is betadine ok or anything else?

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Consult a local doctor Betadiene is fine. Get an RBS done. Can take oral antibiotic and ibuprofen for 3 days. ...  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

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

Is dressing recommended for fistulectomy wound or only sitz bath with oral antibiotics will help? Plz help

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If no discharge is their no dressing is required only you can apply pad at surgical site . Clean the local area continue sitz bath if wound us healthy no antibiotics is required. ...  Read More

Sir/madam Many times accidentally betadine usp 10% got in my eye will there be any serious effect in eye Please reply thanks

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Most likely the outermost layer would have peeled off. Just use some lubricant eye drops like Genteal with antibiotic eye drop like Moxiflox just to be on the safer side. Unlikely to have any long te ...  Read More

Puncture wound. Pictures attached. It's still bleeding after 2 hours but bleeding has decreased. Tetanus taken. Is dressing/ stitches needed? How to take care of this wound ?

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Dressing is required ...  Read More

Can i use Betadine 10% solution which comes as a wound cleaner, for gargle? On the bottle it is written only for external use.

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Use only 2% Betadin for gargles ...  Read More

Hello, I accidentally gargled with betadine solution instead of betadine gargle. My tongue feels a little fuzzy. Is it harmful ? Should I visit my doctor ? Thanks

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It's safe .. no problem , rinse with warm water to wash the betadine thoroughly ...  Read More

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