What can I use on my drain hole site to heal them faster?
Surgery was 9-3-08. Drains removed 9-24-08. One is still moist and seeping just a wee bit. Looks a little red, maybe a little infected but just some clear fluid, I'm not quite sure. I've been putting peroxide on it at least 3 times a day. I have a follow up with the doctor in 2 days. Any suggestions in the meantime?
Hi - try some antibiotic ointment. And, if you can, keep it loosely covered - wear a loose clean cotton shirt, but don't bandage it. Letting the air get at it will help it heal. I'm sure it's going to be OK; perhaps when you see the doctor he'll have something else to put on it. Good luck - PJH
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I would stop using the peroxide - even though it does not hurt, your wound should only be lightly cleaned with antibaterial soap while in the shower, then a small amount of Bacitracin ointment put on it. Leave it open if you can, as PJ suggested - but if it itches a lot (which sometimes will happen as a wound heals) then cover it loosely with a piece of gauze and surgical tape - that's what I did. The gauze still allows it to breathe a bit, yet you can't really get at it to scratch. If you do itch & scratch, be aware that scratching can lead to infection. Putting something cold on it will help if the itching gets to you - mine itches a lot and the last thing you want to do is scratch off the newly formed scab!
Good luck!
Angi
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