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Sp cath. hole became infected. antibiotic pills. much better now, still a ring of very red with little pus around the hole. putting antibiotic cream on it. washing it with saline solution, dry it, then the cream. why dont it sting when touched?

Q: sp cath. hole became infected. antibiotic pills. much better now, still a ring of very red with little pus around the hole. putting antibiotic cream on it. washing it with saline solution, dry it, then the cream. why dont it sting when touched?

: When the area develops a protective coverage of tissues and is not infected it will not hurt

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

When the area develops a protective coverage of tissues and is not infected it will not hurt

Answered 10/4/2023

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A member asked:

Sp cath. hole became infected. antibiotic pills. much better now, still a ring of very red with little pus around the hole. putting antibiotic cream on it. washing it with saline solution, dry it, then the cream. why dont it sting when touched?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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