keeping deep cut clean and free from infection Posted: 01-29-08 13:31pm
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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Posted: 01-30-08 04:04am
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.
