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Toe injury wound treatment? Serious or home job (Photo)

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sarahgordon
sarahgordon

Hi, so I stubbed my toe last night pretty hard and as you can see I've cut open the crease under my small toe. The cut is small but pretty deep and took quite a while to stop bleeding. I'm pretty sure stitches aren't an option because of its location but after cleaning it I couldn't get the skin to flatten with steri strips so right now after being cleaned out it's just wrapped in gauze and plaster wrap. I'm a bit nervous about infection with it being on my foot but is there anymore to be done other than me just treating it at home? 

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  • nancy0814
    nancy0814 sarahgordon

    Posted

    Make sure to keep bacitracin or neosporin on it too to prevent infection.
  • sandi27417
    sandi27417 sarahgordon

    Posted

    Depends what it was cut on. Have you had a tetnus  shot? May need oral antibiotics. Deep and puncture wounds are tricky because of bacteria. Maybe go see your primary care or a doc in the box. You are correct in that it most likely can not be stitched. Also stitches can not be adminestered after healing begins. Good luck and let us know
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