Last weekend I got a cut on the top of my finger right under my nuckle. It was a small nick with a pearing knife. Well I did what I thought I was supposed to do. I washed the cut and put a dab of neosporin on the cut and covered it with a bandaid and I've been doing that ever since. Well I noticed that these past few days it's been oozing and it itches a lot. Im still keeping it covered but this morning I decided not to put Neosporin on it to see if that was the cause of the oozing and itching.
Could a small cut like this turn into something horrible?
Should I be worried?
2006-07-14 03:59:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
You shouldnt keep the band aid on it. It needs to be aired out to heal the itching is probably it trying to heal I would stop wearing the band aid you really only need to wear it while its bleeding and when your messing with something you dont want to get in the cut. I wouldnt worry about the oozing so much it could just be the plasma not not being able to clot due to so much moisture and no air. Unless the knife was dirty or was being used to cut something that could cause an infection I think you will be fine. Just take the band aid off and let it dry out.
2006-07-14 05:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by nynerprincess 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
the oozing and itching is actually you're finger healing itself. it's a good sign, especially the itching. people have a tendecy to overreact about cuts but the human body is incredibly good at repaiting itself. just give it two weeks and that cut will be gone. wear a band-aid simply to keep germs out.
2006-07-14 05:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by boozenaked 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the wound air a bit, and if your bandaid gets soaked through get a new one. If you're seeing redness around the cut, you may have an infection.
2006-07-14 06:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your finger is in all likelihood already contaminated. you are able to probability dropping some $$$ on the health care specialist, or you are able to probability your existence getting sepsis. the position do you stay? you are able to flow to an urgent care center, they're wayyyyy more cost-effective and speedier than the emergency room on the hospital.
2016-10-14 11:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's becauses of where it is as the knuckle bends the cut will reopen letting dirt in also creases are dirt magnets. They often take the longest to heal because of this.
2006-07-14 04:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by Crazy Diamond 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after showering or bathing, try leaving it open without a bandaid.. you can still dab a little antibiotic on it, but let it breathe a little..if it still gets worse, you better see the Doc for stronger antibiotics
2006-07-14 04:03:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could become a staph infection which is very serious. I recommend going to see your doctor
2006-07-14 04:03:57 · answer #7 · answered by ric_ozz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your email.
2006-07-14 11:01:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you had a tetanus shot? it should have healed by now, but only your doctor will know for sure!
2006-07-14 04:35:26 · answer #9 · answered by sorrells316 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋