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Hello, i wasnt really sure what category to start a new topic in. This looked like my best bet.

My question is in regards to a cut I recently had. I cut my skin open between my thumb and index finger on my right hand. I never went to the doctor. It was definitely deep enough for stitches. It is now 2 days down the road. I basically just want to know what is the best way i can get this to heal and also the best way to keep it clean. I am keeping it closed. So as of right now, there is no infection. I would like to prevent that. Thank you for your time!

Chris
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replied January 30th, 2008
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I would definately suggest making a visit to the Doctor.

He would more than likely give you a tetnis shot and some advice and medication to help it heal faster.

I know it's not the same thing, but my sisters mother-in law had a dog bite and even though she did have it stitched up, it turned very nasty. Apparantly some wounds get worste if you keep them closed and actually needs to be drained first before being stitched up or closed up.
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replied May 31st, 2010
deep cuts
I just sliced a good bit of my finger off slicing a nice chunk of summer sausage, essentially i sharpened a stick with a serrated edge but my finger was the stick.I cringe and see stuff in my finger that i dont want to. Id like the piece of mind of going to a doctor but lack of insurance doesnt allow for that. After immediately wrapping the wound and hiking out i rinsed and re-wrapped wound. Went to the store bought non stick pads, gauze and some tape. Wash wound with soap and water and squirt clean saline in it. Then put bacitracin on wound or squirt neosporin all over pad to cover wound, then wrap and change next day.
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replied May 31st, 2010
deep cuts
I just sliced a good bit of my finger off slicing a nice chunk of summer sausage, essentially i sharpened a stick with a serrated edge but my finger was the stick.I cringe and see stuff in my finger that i dont want to. Id like the piece of mind of going to a doctor but lack of insurance doesnt allow for that. After immediately wrapping the wound and hiking out i rinsed and re-wrapped wound. Went to the store bought non stick pads, gauze and some tape. Wash wound with soap and water and squirt clean saline in it. Then put bacitracin(?correct? its deep!) on wound or squirt neosporin all over pad to cover wound, then wrap and change next day, and frequently.
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