what are the signs of going infected on the cut?
i recently cut ma self yesterday now its healed but theres just a tiny bit of yellow around the edge... barly can see though...
if it is infected what do i do?
i have:
TCP
Germoline
and some other creams suggest a cream i could use to prevent infection thanks guys x
2007-07-02 03:58:37 · 6 answers · asked by Alan 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
OH WHEN I SAID "HEALED" i meant like stopped bleeding and the wound has closed up but the cut is still there,....
2007-07-02 04:01:05 · update #1
Signs of infection are redness, swelling and tenderness. The area might also feel hot to the touch or you might get a fever.
If there is no redness or swelling it is probably not infected. Just wash off the yellow discharge with soap and water and keep an eye on it.
2007-07-02 04:02:01 · answer #1 · answered by Brandi C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most visible sign of infection is redness in the flesh around the wound. This is usually accompanied by a hot feeling in the same area.
Treat it with the germoline or any other antibiotic cream and it should be fine.
2007-07-02 04:08:01 · answer #2 · answered by Rebecca W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the place did she cut back herself? has she been putting any bactine or neosporine or something on it? or has she been protecting it coated? How previous is your chum? while substitute into her final tetanus shot? in accordance to the e book "shield your self" Does she have a fever? is the section in simple terms pink or oozing pus? is there swelling on the section around the wound? if the respond is particular get scientific interest. has she been protecting the wound sparkling and coated? a daily soak of the section in heat water will do away with debris and shop the scab mushy. watch for indicators of an infection!!! your chum in all probability has a severe tolerance for discomfort or she does not cut back herself. loads of questions for a huge challenge no longer in basic terms this cut back yet for the act of reducing. your chum does choose scientific interest no longer in basic terms for the cut back.
2016-10-03 10:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That doesnt sound infected, Depends how the cut happened and what with really though? just rub some Germoline on it, should be fine. x
2007-07-02 04:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bit of yellow .. prob new skin I aint very good at these things xx
you know I am not lol!
When i had a cut i used these two:
Vinegar and TCP
2007-07-02 04:28:21 · answer #5 · answered by DaisysMumma13 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is to notice the pus filled cavity and if it starts to stink then it is going putrid and septic. wrap garlic under bandage and keep stifled of air and garlic will draw out all impurities and after 2 days remove....better again
2007-07-02 04:08:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋