Question 1

how do i know if an infected wound needs medical attention ?

Accepted Answer

NOT HEALING, FEVER, : Chills, drainage.

Question 2

when is it appropriate to see a dr. for an infected wound? a small scrape is now swollen and painful. 2 days later.

Accepted Answer

Wound infection?: If you are worried, then I recommend you see your doctor.   It is possible for serious infections to start with small wounds.   Better safe than sorry.    Follow your instincts here and see you your doctor.

Question 3

what can you do to treat an infected wound?

Accepted Answer

Principles of: treatment of infection are adequate surgical drainage, systemic antibiotics, local care, and treatment of underlying conditions.  A lot depends upon severity, location, and host factors such as general medical condition or specific diseases such as diabetes or cancer.  Consult with a surgeon for specific advice.

Question 4

will an infected wound close or will it stay open?

Accepted Answer

Generally stay open: Infection may delay healing.

Question 5

can covering a open and infected wound actually make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An infected wound should be opened so that the infection can drain to the surface.  I recommend covering the wound but changing the dressing frequently (twice a day at least) in order to debris the infection.

Question 6

could a healing infected wound be bright red?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I cannot tell what part you are describing to be red without looking at the site. The scar itself could be red and be normal. If the wound is open then the healing tissue may look red. If there is spreading redness and pain in the skin surrounding the wound then that may be an infection. Must have it seen by your dicrir to be able to tell if it is normal healing or not.

Question 7

will ciprofloxacin help heal an infected wound?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on what is causing the infection.  Ciproflozacin treats many, but not all skin infections, and many other wound infections.

Question 8

will bactroban (mupirocin) lessen an infected wound?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, maybe: It may help some large, superficial wounds, but won't do much for deep wounds. It does well to treat very superficial skin infections such as impetigo but has not been shown to do much else. In my limited experience, it is overprescribed/used. I don't recommend using in deep wound, which if infected, needs oral/iv antibiotics and wound care. If u are concerned, consult doc. Good luck.

Question 9

what percent hydrogen peroxide to clean an infected wound?

Accepted Answer

50%: Take a bottle of peroxide and mix it 50/50 with either tap water or saline.

Question 10

can i apply neosporin for a minor infected wound on my 3 ur old?

Accepted Answer

Usually: For a truly minor wound, a thin layer of neosporin is usually ok.  If it doesn't improve in a day or two, and certainly if it worsens, you need to see a doctor.  Sometimes people can be allergic to Neosporin, though.

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