Since mom’s LTC Christmas luncheon, she’s has what I would describe as a small ulcer like crater on her left cheek. Mom mentioned it to me yesterday and indicated a nurse put neosporin- like ointment on it. Mom said she feels like it is spreading. With that being said, I’ve left word for a charge nurse in her LTC facility to express concern and recant the conversation we had today. I’m reading some things online, however; wondering if anyone has seen or experienced this with their loved one in later stages of dementia. It’s not scratched. It’s most like an ulcer.
Go for the dermatologist recommendations and have it analyzed, with a culture done if the dermatologist feels it appropriate.
Praying for the diagnosis not to be too invasive. Prayers for your Mother and you.