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I slid into a base playing softball with only shorts on. i have a good sized wound with a layer or two of skin gone on my leg. how can i help accelerate healing?

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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

WASH: Keep it cleaned, apply topical antibiotic cream. If no better within 3-4 days, it needs looked at. We are seeing a lot of MRSA among athletes.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I slid into a base playing softball with only shorts on. i have a good sized wound with a layer or two of skin gone on my leg. how can i help accelerate healing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

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