I have a small open wound on my leg and it's very red and about an inch away from the wound a red mark that is sore has came up. This same exact thing happened to me about a year ago and the doc said it was a staph infection. So I am sure it's the same thing and I am keeping the area clean with tripple anit-biotic cream and then covering it with a band aid. I have heard there is some sore of thing I can buy at the store to soak the wound and it will take out the infection. Does anyone have any suggestions? THANKS
2006-11-24 12:04:21 · 5 answers · asked by amazonbia 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I know this will sound stupid.. but I do already have an appointment for next Tuesday ( just 4 days away) after the first few answers I was shocked. So should I wait that long - I was just thinking it would be okay to wait but now maybe I shouldn't???
2006-11-24 12:17:35 · update #1
if it is a staph infection, you will need a strong, a very strong antibiotic!!!!!! This can kill you and it spreads fast and if you had it before it could be a stronger more resiliant form of the infection. This is not the kind of thing you want to "take care of".. with over the counter stuff.
2006-11-24 12:10:20 · answer #1 · answered by bud88cynthia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All Staph infections need an oral or IV antibiotic! See a doctor ASAP!
2006-11-24 20:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by F T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IMy husband died because of a staph infection. You need to go to a doctor NOW.
2006-11-24 20:12:59 · answer #3 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need antibiotics to get rid of an infection.
You can use Epsom salts to soak it, but it wont cure the infection.
2006-11-24 20:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by Caitlin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get to a DOCTOR ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hope you get well soon!!!!!
2006-11-24 20:29:34 · answer #5 · answered by Kimmy Babyy. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋