8th July 2023

An 18-year-old male presents with worsening of a 6cm laceration on his right arm obtained 8 days ago during a rugby match

An 18-year-old male presents with worsening of a 6cm laceration on his right arm obtained 8 days ago during a rugby match. On examination, he has a low grade temperature. Clusters of vesicles with honey-coloured crusting can be seen on the anterior aspect of the right arm. There is also bullous formation. He is allergic to penicillin. What would be first line management of this condition?

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