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Faster healing of wounds
I got a very minor would which was a result of scratching a pimple which itched in my leg. I need it to heal ASAP as I would prefer to continue preparing for my swimming competition. Please recommend the medicines and ointments.
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U hv to take short course of antibiotics and apply antibiotic creams to prevent further worsening
Keep it dry
Dnt scratch again
Any further help consult online thanks tcc
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Dr. Ashwani Garg
General Physician
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
instead of antibiotics, boost your immune system 1. high doses of vitamin c ( 500mg TID) 2. vitamin d ( 6000 iu per day with magnesium and zinc) 3. turmeric ( 2 spoon morning and 2 in evening in warm water)
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Hello sir I can understand your concern. Please do the following things keep the area dry, take pain killers, anti itching drugs for three days. Apply local antibiotic ointment.
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Take online consultation so that I will explain you in detail and help you to come out from this ASAP.
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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham
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7 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can have b complex which will help heal it faster. You can cover the wound and can take part in the swimming competition
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