Occlusive dressing is given to seal particular types of wounds and the surrounding tissues from the air, fluid, and harmful microorganisms. Pressure and bleeding are the two main concerns that need occlusive dressing. It can be used in cases that need topical ointments for wound healing. Allergy tests and minor skin wounds require occlusive dressing. These dressing are usually made of waxy coating, and it provides a tight seal.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should clean the wound with soap and water. Get the dressing done from a local doctor with Betadine solution followed by application of Mupirocin ointment.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. The white stuff is subcutaneous tissue. I think you should visit a nearby doctor for dressing and local treatment.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Yes, it is epithelializing, and you can allow it to heal by secondary intention.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment of Bartholin's cyst is marsupialization and removal of cyst fluid and leaving it open. Now, as it has burst already, daily dressing should be done for the next seven days to avoid infection and start antibiotics for a week.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You can change your dressing by yourself at home by taking someone's help.
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