care of sore

[pharmerphil]

I have a sore on my ankle, it had gotten irritated by my sock, it became quite bad, but now is on the mend.
I have been cleansing it daily with sterile water, then applying an antibacterial cream (Neosporin)
then bandaged it anew.
Now, it has gotten much better, but I need to know when do I stop applying the cream, and let a scab form.
Please advise..Thanks in advance

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Since the sore is getting better, I suggest you to leave it open after applying antiseptics and topical antibiotic creams like Neosporin which you are already applying. please get your blood suagr levels checked if the sore persists.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[pharmerphil]

What a rude bunch of folks you all are, I come here with a health question, and receive not a single answer, Guess as with the Rapidly answered questions...I need a sore on my penis to get attention...Thanks for NOTHING

[pharmerphil]

can anyone help?