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Occlusive Dressing

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.

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I injured my wrist when I was on the hoverboard. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I scraped my skin when I was on my hoverboard. My wrist got attached to the hoverboard tire, and the hoverboard started to spin fast. It hurt really bad. I was bleeding, and the white stuff came out of my hand. I am not able to pick my wrist up as it will hurt. Please help.  Read Full »

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: 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. You need to get it cleaned with an antiseptic like Betadine solution or Tincture iodine or Dettol whatever is available. Then get Mupirocin ...  Read Full »

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