Cut? 10 points best answer!!?!
Question: Cut!? 10 points best answer!!!?
I have a couple of pretty deep cuts on my leg that i am slightly concerned about!.
They arn't all that long or anything(about 7cm)!.!.!.just deep!.
They are open cuts like 3mm wide i'd say and sort of yallow/brown(ish) inside!. I don't think they're infected as they don't smell and arn't too red!.
How should i go about caring for these cuts so that there is minimal scaring and no infection!?
Should i keep them covered or let them get some fresh air!?
Thanks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
They arn't all that long or anything(about 7cm)!.!.!.just deep!.
They are open cuts like 3mm wide i'd say and sort of yallow/brown(ish) inside!. I don't think they're infected as they don't smell and arn't too red!.
How should i go about caring for these cuts so that there is minimal scaring and no infection!?
Should i keep them covered or let them get some fresh air!?
Thanks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
you should clean them and apply triple antibiotic ointment 2-3 times a day, make sure your hands are clean when you do it!.!.!.!.cover them if there is a chance that your activities will cause them to get dirt/germs in them!.!.!.!.if not, leave open to air!.!.!.once a scab forms, DO NOT PICK IT OFF, you can apply some vitamin E or vitamin A oil (prick a hole in end of capsule) while it continues to heal!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
What did you cut yourself on!? If it was dirty/rusty or could have been germy, check when you had your last tetanus shot!. Use hydrogen pyroxide every day/night to clean followed by neospoin/cortisporin/neomycin -- any topical antibiotic for injuiries!. cover with gauze and tape with paper tape - it comes off easier when you need to remove!. Don't leave on if the gauze gets wet!. Can leave open after cleaning with peroxide/using topical antibotic at night or if wearing pants during the day!. When scab forms, try using topical medication to prevent scarring found in drug store!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Is it bleeding!? is it gushing!? if it is you struck a artre which is not a good thing you should call 911!. you could of broken your bone you may not feel it but you could have!.get it checked out just in caseWww@Answer-Health@Com