I had a abscess that was the result of MRSA on my lower buttocks removed about a week ago. I have removed my packing, and it has been six days since the packing has been removed. It is healing very nicely, the hole that was there has filled in with healthy tissue. I keep a sterile bandage over it at all times, and wash it once a day in the shower with antibacterial soap as my doctor instructed me to.
However, as its been healing, MAN, has it been itchy! I find myself having to rub on the bandage vigurously to soothe the itch. I know this is coming from healing, but I wanted to know if I can put any kind of antibacterial ointment on it, primarily to soothe the itch, but at the same time, aid with healing. My doctor said it was not necessary to put ointment on the wound, and I wouldn't want to, but I just know I want to put SOMETHING on it because it itches so bad.
Thanks!
2007-10-13 15:14:39 · 2 answers · asked by Chances 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Putting an ointment on your skin will retard the healing. Optimally, a dry scab should form, fall off, and the wound be kept dry because it heals best that way. Call your dr. maybe he can call in something oral that would help the itch. I feel for you. I'm itching just thinking about it.
2007-10-13 15:19:51 · answer #1 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the ER and tell them they had given you patches and you pick to be attentive to what form they have been so which you will get the comparable form at Pharmacy. The patches to procure would have drugs in them.. yet careful MRSA isn't something to debris with and do shop up all your stick to up appointments and don't stop taking your anitbiotics. good luck and take care
2016-10-20 07:12:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋