Is this infected
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i have a cut on my hand i was just wondering if this looks infected?
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martinanthony kayley07981
Posted
If it is closed up with no discharge and no bad smell....I would say not infected.
BTW.... could you tell me procedure for accessing my own post replies. *I can only see other people's posts (like yours) when I log in.
Marina_Dee martinanthony
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Martin, hover over your name in the banner and click on settings then go to privacy. You may need to adjust something.
melissa91009 kayley07981
Posted
yes. white or yellow thick/smelly discharge is abnormal. Clear to yellow watery discharge is ok. That's serus fluid. You can clean it with detol or any other antiseptic agent, then cover until fully scabbed over. Make sure you use a breathable dressing. Non breathable will allow the wound to sweat which can be a great environment for bacteria to grow. Also, use sterile gauze from your pharmacy and gloves. Wash hands with anti-septic hand wash too. A good anti-septic clean won't do it any harm and it will prevent further infection.
Take Care
Melissa 😃