I cut my foot recently and I need some advice. It seems to be okay and not infected. Is it better to keep neosporin and a band-aid on it or let it dry out and try to scab over? Being diabetic I know it will take longer to heal but please let me know how to handle it.
2007-10-22 02:40:13 · 11 answers · asked by rlanconjr 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Definately keep antibiotic ointment and bandaids on it. The last thing you need as a diabetic is infection. Anything seems abnormal, go to MD; but you probably know that.
2007-10-22 13:17:10 · answer #1 · answered by Jay R 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 21:28:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 23:18:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! If you are diabetic it definitely needs to be treated. Put the Neosporin on there and as a matter of fact, next time you are close to a store with a pharmacy in there buy you some Bacitracin. You can buy the generic brand - works just well. It's a little stronger than Neosporin and works like a charm. Make sure you keep the area bandaged and free from 'dirty' water.
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2016-05-18 05:59:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a time limit to using the Neosporin, I think it might be 7 days. If I were you, I would wash it daily with good old soap and water, reapply the Neosporin and cover with a band-aid for the duration of a week. Watch for signs of increased pain, swelling, redness and or streaking and of course any drainage. If the later appear, get yourself to your physician.
2007-10-25 05:29:04 · answer #6 · answered by beaches 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soak your foot in witch hazel [ 1/4 cup to 1 quart warm water] dry well, then use neosporine. the witch hazel will help with healing.
2007-10-22 10:46:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes keep it clean,have you any hydrogen peroxide in? you dilute this 1 part to 8 parts water and put it on your cut,i no this is safe as my gran is diabetic too,this will keep it sterile,and yes keep it covered.have you not got a clinic you could pop into just to check it out or if your concerned ring nhs direct if you live in uk
2007-10-22 10:38:59 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well being diabetic you should get to the doctor and show him. i didn't and waited and guess what? i am diabetic it was infected. yep, i was doctoring myself. well one thing you have to learn when you are diabetic its always good to see the doctor in case and it will be easier for him to fix then you to have it cut off. take care.
2007-10-24 15:01:06 · answer #9 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would definitely cover it being diabetic...if u notice ANY signs of infection you should see your doc...i would prolly see about getting an appointment anyways if u have insurance
2007-10-22 05:47:50 · answer #10 · answered by kkldng 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋