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Is the Scratch infected?
I have a scratch and I am sharing it's image. Please tell me is it infection and what should I do with it?
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It will subside... Just apply T.bact ointment twice daily
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Looks some minor infection which is good enough to heal by itself.
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Hi, it seems to be boil, take
Tab Pantaprazole 40mg BBF
Tab Cefixime BD for 3 days
T bact ointment apply twice
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It's looking like a boil. Just apply neomycin ointment and take Tab.cefixime twice a day (morning and night ) for 3 days along with tab.pantoprazole 40 mg only in the morning
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keep the area clean and if you have similar complaints elsewhere in the body go to a dermatologist
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Chennai
There is an infection
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T.bact ointment for local application
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