Wound Care Question - Weird healing (Trigger)

[TheBlueMusician]

Earlier this week, I cut a few times on my leg. Most of the wounds have scabbed and healed up, but right next to one of the cuts is a new bulge under my skin. This has never happened before. I have been cleaning the wound and the bulge seems to be getting smaller. Thoughts?

[midnite]

Did you cut at an angle with that one? Sometimes if I've not got my implement at a 90 degree angle it kinda cuts under the skin and can bulge a bit. Dunno if that makes sense.

[Pi.R^2]

What sort of size would you say this bulge is?

[TheBlueMusician]

Hey Midnite, no I didn't cut at an angle. I hadn't thought of that.

Jenna, it is pretty much the size and shape of a mentos mint. A few centimetres in diameter.

[Epicene]

Sometimes, if the wound is infected, it could be a collection of pus. Otherwise it could be a hematoma, essentially a large bruise and collection of blood. The body will break this down. But as the bulge is getting smaller this is a good sign. If you get any signs of infection or if it starts getting bigger do get it checked out though (e.g. redness, swelling, pain, heat)

[TheBlueMusician]

Thanks for the heads up, Epicene. I didn't know that. The bulge has since disappeared, after using antiseptic daily, much to my relief. I really appreciate the responses to my post.

[Pi.R^2]

Glad the bulge has gone. Hope the wound heals quickly, and just be on the lookout for signs of infection.