Wound on Leg

Asked for Male, 6 years

My 10 months old baby has this thing on his left leg. Its almost there for a month and is expanding. Initially, it was a small patch (almost half than the current size) like an aggravated, inflamed, and rough patch (like eczema). Now it looks more like a wound or scratched skin as in the picture. Can a doctor please suggest to me what to do? Should I take him to his pediatrician? And what precautions should I take?

Posted 5 years ago

Responses (1)

Dr. Beenish Ehsan

Family Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

I'm sorry to hear that. Yes take him to his pediatrician, the photo isn't clear enough for us to assess the depth of the wound.
Keep the wound clean and dry, clean with alcohol swab and apply polyfax on it. Keep the child's nails short so he doesn't scratch it and if he does it doesn't get infected.

For further consultation, you can choose from our list of best Pediatricians in Lahore and seek in-person advice.

Dr.Shahid Aslam

Pediatrician, Neonatologist

Lahore

Maj (R) Dr.Suneel Rajput

Pediatrician

Lahore

Answered 5 years ago

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