What medication is good for pressure sores with broken skin?
May 17, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Feng
Introduction
It is usually better to use anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, antibacterial agents, and wound-healing promoting medications for pressure ulcers with broken skin. The specific analysis is as follows: After a pressure ulcer breaks the skin, local pain and infection may occur. Topical anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications such as erythromycin ointment or lidocaine hydrochloride gel can be used to improve local symptoms.
For pressure ulcers with broken skin, it is generally better to use medications such as anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, antibacterial agents, and wound-healing promoters. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Drugs
After a pressure ulcer breaks the skin, local pain and infection may occur. Topical anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications, such as erythromycin ointment or lidocaine hydrochloride gel, can help alleviate local symptoms.
2. Antibacterial Drugs
If an infection develops after the skin has broken, antibacterial treatment is necessary. Medications may include mupirocin ointment or levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules.
3. Wound-Healing Promoters
For mild local ulceration, medications that promote wound healing—such as Kangfuxin solution or topical recombinant human acidic fibroblast growth factor—can be used to accelerate recovery.
In addition to the above medications, moist dressings may also be used. Medications should be used under the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider; self-medication should be avoided to prevent adverse reactions. Additionally, keep the wound area clean and dry, and avoid reapplying pressure.
