What causes liquid discharge with bad odor from the keloid on the back?
Patient: I am a 52 year old woman who had an excision of cyst on the upper part of my back 4 years ago, my doctor left the site open and not stitched. Few months after that, a keloid was then developed. A year after the keloid has come out, i have noticed and smelled a foul smelling thing on my back which i believe is coming from the said keloid. i am wondering, what could this be? i have always kept my back and keloid dried and clean as possible, and yet the foul smelling still remains. Doctor: Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand..As per your complain it seems that there is bacterial infection in the area of the scar where there is formation of keloid and the foul smelling discharge is due to infectious liquid known as Pus..You should consult a general physician or a general surgeon and get evaluated and in case of infection he can advise you oral antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and topical treatment like cleaning the are with antiseptic solution and application of triple antibiotic ointment over it..The area should be kept clean and limit water exposure and do not cover it with a bandage..Many a times if there is recurring or persisting problem scar/keloid removal can be advised..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.