My granny is 91. Last year the skin near the joint on her left hip got itchy and later on we discovered it has depressed and is black. Sometimes it oozes a little pus. She didn't want to go to the doctor, but I think this can be remedied with a topical solution. Can a doctor or medical expert advise me? Thanks!
2007-03-18 18:08:49 · 2 answers · asked by Jumpin' in the Dark 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
When skin turns black, it's a sign of tissue death. What you describe sounds a lot like a pressure ulcer. Forget self medicating and topical treatments. Take grandma to her local emergency room ASAP.
2007-03-18 18:15:05 · answer #1 · answered by IAINTELLEN 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is just some broken skin that has gotten infected use some Betadine to help the infection, then use some Medipulv, which is a powder that forms a scab so that the wound can heal underneath.
2007-03-18 18:19:20 · answer #2 · answered by Alwyn C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋