Wound Care Question - *SI* How to paricularly look after cuts in a certain place??

[Lyssie]

I self harmed in my pubic area just at the top and my knickers just about cover the cuts up. I hope that made sense?

I'm probably being silly but is there a risk of infection because of placement on the body where a lot of bacteria goes and also because of the rubbing of clothes? The cuts are only superficial and not at all deep but is there still a risk of infection?

How is the best way to treat therse cuts?

I know it's not the cleaverest thing to do and I would say more but it would be tip sharing so yeah...

Any help and advice muchly appreciated!

Lyssie xx

[88shelz]

any cut is at risk of infection

keep it clean and put some antiseptic cream on it with a dressing to prevent it from getting infected.

[iliketea416]

There is indeed still a risk of infection, as with every open wound, although some placements carry a higher risk than others.

I think a dressing is the best way forward, and possibly getting hold of some sensitive antibacterial, such as savlon cream or spray. Just make sure it's all dry before you try and apply the dressing as otherwise it won't stick.

[Bitter_Angel]

There is a risk of infection.
You should use sticky dresings on the area to help prevent the infection. the type where you have the dressing an the edges are sticky ar probably the best for this area.

[Lyssie]

Thank you... I will get some of the dressings that you described.
Thank you for the replies, Lyssie