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Sellotape and tissue is a totally wrong thing to do, it's almost better to not bandage it at all then do that. Normal soap will also dry out wounds excessively.

Has the redness and swelling increased from when the cut occurred?
Is there pus present?
Is the area around the cut hotter to the touch then your other skin?


AD

I had a pretty infected cut on my arm several months ago and it was really not going away after washing with soap and peroxide every day (and i didnt know back then that peroxide was bad) Anyway, i finally tried neasporin and after afew days it cleared it up. (and now i read in another thread that you're not supposed to use it for a long time) So maybe you could try using that?
hope it clears up soon

-brian

Thanks Brian, and Ad :-)

Yes to all three. Is it worth using germoline still - is it even helping? Gah.

Sorry.

I'm not 100% sure what germoline is, i'm assuming it's an UK product?

At this point it is necessary for you to be seen by a doctor. Your wound has all the major signs of infection, and you will probably need antibiotics to clear it up.

Wound washes and antibacterial creams will not work once a serious infection has set in, and you absolutely must be seen by a doctor before the infection spreads. If the infection spreads it could cause permanent damage to your heart, lungs, brain, kidneys and liver, or it could allow a flesh eating bacteria to infest the wound, which would be a VERY bad thing.

Please let me know how it turns out.


AD

i had severl infected cuts exactly as your describing. i rekon go to your doctor because i didn nothing with mine except plaster then so they didnt stain my clothes and they were open and pusing for about 2 months and now their horrible scars :(

take care

xox
fee

Hmm thanks guys, I don't quite know what to think since, since it's been hurting less today...

Germoline is an anti-septic cream I think, it says on it for the prevention of infection which is why I was dubious but I do think it's helping.

I really don't want to seek outside help if there is a chance or a possibility of this clearing up on it's own see, it's sorta... more than my life's worth right now.

If it gets any worse I will though.

Thanks again everyone :) You've all been really helpful.