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A member asked:
Have cellulitis packing just came out ,should i wash it daily or soak it ? how to tell when its ok to let close up? still on antibiotics
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Wash Don't Soak: You can wash it gently with soap and water and dry it when done. When there is no purulent drainage, it will close on it's own. Depending on the degree of initial infection this can be a few days to a few weeks.
Answered 7/19/2014
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Need more info: Where is the cellulitis? If a packing was placed then there was an abscess.How big a cavity was drained? How long ago? We want the cavity to heal and fill up from the bottom upwards and not have the opening heal leaving an empty cavity. Have the doctor who placed the packing check you. Good luck.
Answered 7/19/2014
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I am not sure why: there is packing, is there a wicking? typically cellulitis does not have open skin. If there is still open skin, get into see your dermatologist and they will let you know whether to add Duoderm for healing or anything else to do
Answered 7/19/2014
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