Question 1

my sister says she has a little puncture wound of scalp. can she just shower off and clean it?

Accepted Answer

Poor Idea: Puncture wounds are dangerous because the bacteria from the skin and the object that caused the puncture are pushed into the deeper layers. If the would is not cleaned thoroughly and managed properly then she could get a very serious, even life threatening, infection requiring hospitalization and IV antibiotics. She really needs to see a professional and get evaluated.

Question 2

accidentally sat on a pencil,and for stabbed in the leg. small puncture wound.i cleaned it and put a bandage on. should i see my doctor?

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Assuming you are: current on tetanus prophylaxis and you have no other medical problems that affect your immunity, probably not right away.  If you develop redness or persistent pain, it could mean infection, so you should see your doctor at that time.

Question 3

small(not deep) puncture wound on side of big toe from clean piece of metal. flushed it & antibio ointment.  last tetanus in '09.  do i need another?

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No: Your prior booster in 09 will have you covered. If you had dragged your open wound through a lot of soil and debris, and left it untended over a long period, it might be a benefit to some. Some advise landscapers and other outside workers to boost at 5 years if their work constantly exposes them to the tetanus spores.Your case does not rise to that level of concern.

Question 4

help with my small puncture wound? earlier today (around 5+ hours ago) a small thorn-like object punctured the bottom of my toe, right at the bend. it bled for a couple minutes, and i made sure there was no remaining bits of the thorn in my foot, cleaned

Accepted Answer

There : There is probably still a piece of thorn inside.  Infections take 48 hours to develop, so i doubt what you're feeling is infection.

You can try soaking it in plain warm water, which might help whatever is still in there to surface, but you really should go see a podiatrist and have the little sucker out.

It's a thorny issue, but i think you get the point!

(sorry).

Question 5

i got a small puncture wound from a rusty, metal toilet cleaning brush in our bathroom. didn't bleed, but hurt, still does.last tetanus shot 8 yrs ago?

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Tetanus: This is uncommon in the USA because of immunizations.  There are less than 70 cases a year. Since boosters are recommended every 10 years you should be fine, but it would not hurt if you went and got the booster now. You don't say where the puncture wound was. If in the sole of the foot make sure there is no infection. If the pain continues make sure the bristles did not break off in the wound.

Question 6

what works the best and fastest for a little puncture wound on arm?

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First aid: For a minor puncture wound, wash it with soap and warm water, apply pressure to stop bleeding, apply an antiseptic such as Bacitracin or neomycin (both sold over the counter) and apply a clean dry dressing or just leave it open to air to heal.  You should get a tetanus vaccination if you're not up to date.

Question 7

infections as a result of a deep but small puncture wound should be treated how?

Accepted Answer

Clean area well don': Make sure tetanus is up to date. Need to be concerned about infection given the deep penetration and may likely need antibiotics to prevent infection.

Question 8

help me please! there's a small puncture wound from rusty nail - medical attn required?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Puncture wounds can lead of severe infections especially in diabetics.  These infections could spread deep down to bone.  If it gets severe enough, this could lead to loss of limb or even life.  With puncture wounds, one may also develop tetanus.  Have the wound properly evaluated and treated to avoid preventable complications.

Question 9

a little discharge coming from thorn puncture wound?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: It sounds like you have an infection.  Be seen.  There are many infections that can be from puncture wounds, and thorn wounds in particular.

Question 10

what do i do? swelling away from small puncture wound?

Accepted Answer

Where and from what?: If this is from a nail or another object thru your shoe, or a cat bite to the hand you should definitely be seen by a doc.  There are countless other scenarios you would need to be seen for, and still countless others that would be no big deal. If you have increasing swelling, pain, redness, drainage, or if the puncture object was dirty or animal- go to ed. May need tetanus/antibiotics/excision.

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Accidentally sat on a pencil,and for stabbed in the leg. small puncture wound.i cleaned it and put a bandage on. should i see my doctor?

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Small(not deep) puncture wound on side of big toe from clean piece of metal. flushed it & antibio ointment. last tetanus in '09. do i need another?

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Help with my small puncture wound? earlier today (around 5+ hours ago) a small thorn-like object punctured the bottom of my toe, right at the bend. it bled for a couple minutes, and i made sure there was no remaining bits of the thorn in my foot, cleaned

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I got a small puncture wound from a rusty, metal toilet cleaning brush in our bathroom. didn't bleed, but hurt, still does.last tetanus shot 8 yrs ago?

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What works the best and fastest for a little puncture wound on arm?

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Infections as a result of a deep but small puncture wound should be treated how?

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Help me please! there's a small puncture wound from rusty nail - medical attn required?

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