Question 1

my doctor drained a bartholins cyst by making a little cut into my vagina.   it's an open wound and won't stop bleeding.  what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Try taking a qtip and pressing it onto the wound with a good amount of pressure, holding it there for 2 min without removing the pressure, while laying somewhat flat. If this doesnt work, your doctor should see you to stop the bleeding with either a silver nitrate stick, a handheld electrocautery tool, or use of lidocaine with epinephrine. Sometimes cold application (ice pack) will help.

Question 2

is it safe to take an epsom salt bath to reduce infection probability if i have an open wound - my gyno drained a lump i had after i cut myself shaving and it got infected earlier today. should i wait a day to have a bath?

Accepted Answer

: Think that it's ok to soak to help drainage and infection, but suggest using an old fashion product, borros solution in the bath tub. This can be sound in many pharmacies or online. Suggest twice daily for 15 mins each time. Confirm with your dermatologist.

Question 3

i recently had a pilonidal cyst drained and about 4 days later it became infected and i had it drained again. the doctor sent me home with an open wound and told me wait 2 days to shower. im not sure how to approach cleaning the wound safely?

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: I would just irrigate it with water 2xaday and keep covered with a bandage. Take pictures as it gets better. Healing is amazing.

Question 4

i had a boil on my butt cheek (left) that i attempted to burst. i started bactrim 3 days ago and stopped messing with it and now its an open wound draining (almost done it seems). now i have another on my front thigh. what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

: See a doctor. The thigh lesion might benefit from surgical drainage, and a different antibiotic might be required.

Question 5

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just gave birth back in hospital 1.removed stitches and the nurse discovered wound sepsis 2.wound draining some pus 3.open wound 4. pus swab wa?

Accepted Answer

Well: What is your question. Did they put you on an antibiotic. Sounds like you would need one and the perhaps a recheck when the antibiotic is done

Question 6

painful skin rash ears neck face back chest &arms.open wound rash constant draining. itch burns test rule out staph doctors don't know what it is help?

Accepted Answer

Skin Rash: A skin biopsy, where a physician removes a small sample of skin for testing, is a rapid and convenient office procedure that aids in the diagnosis of a patient's skin condition or lesion. Although usually done by a dermatologist, any physician who is skilled and knowledgeable with the technique and its indications can safely perform a skin biopsy.

Question 7

painful skin infection on ears neck face arms chest & back. open wound type rash. constant draining burning itching. tests ruled out staph. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Seek attention.: This could be bacterial, viral or drug related. See a doctor and get an examination.

Question 8

what is an open cut?

Accepted Answer

Open wound: ...Is one that has not either healed or been surgically repaired, and there is a break in the layers of the skin.

Question 9

what could happen if i got some raw egg on my open cut?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It really depends.  It might be fine, but the concern would be any potential infection including samonella.  I would certainly wash it with warm, soapy water using an antibacterial soap.  If you get any redness or drainage over the next few days, i would sure have it seen about.  Thank you for your question.

Question 10

how can you tell if your cut or open wound is infected?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis: Symptoms of skin infection include increased redness, swelling, tenderness, prolonged healing, warmth and/or drainage.

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My doctor drained a bartholins cyst by making a little cut into my vagina. it's an open wound and won't stop bleeding. what can i do?

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Is it safe to take an epsom salt bath to reduce infection probability if i have an open wound - my gyno drained a lump i had after i cut myself shaving and it got infected earlier today. should i wait a day to have a bath?

A member asked:

I recently had a pilonidal cyst drained and about 4 days later it became infected and i had it drained again. the doctor sent me home with an open wound and told me wait 2 days to shower. im not sure how to approach cleaning the wound safely?

A member asked:

I had a boil on my butt cheek (left) that i attempted to burst. i started bactrim 3 days ago and stopped messing with it and now its an open wound draining (almost done it seems). now i have another on my front thigh. what should i do ?

A member asked:

Hey just gave birth back in hospital 1.removed stitches and the nurse discovered wound sepsis 2.wound draining some pus 3.open wound 4. pus swab wa?

A member asked:

Painful skin rash ears neck face back chest &arms.open wound rash constant draining. itch burns test rule out staph doctors don't know what it is help?

A member asked:

Painful skin infection on ears neck face arms chest & back. open wound type rash. constant draining burning itching. tests ruled out staph. what is it?

A member asked:

What is an open cut?

A member asked:

What could happen if i got some raw egg on my open cut?

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How can you tell if your cut or open wound is infected?

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