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Can a silver sulphadiazine topical be used for a diabetic foot ulcer?

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Yes: Make sure there is no sulfa allergy.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Scott Bolhack answered

Specializes in Wound care

Silver dressings: Yes, this medication is a safe prescription medication used as one of an armamentarium in treating a diabetic foot ulcer. All foot ulcers should be seen by a health care professional as the consequences of a self-treatment failure can be muscle, tendon or bone infection; amputation; hospitalization; or sepsis and death. Do treat this condition by yourself!

Answered 4/11/2020

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Yes: As long as you don't have any allergies to sulfa medications or silver.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes: Some use this type of cream under certain circumstances. Different types of creams are available depending on the needs of the wound.

Answered 3/26/2013

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