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A cat scratched me today at 2 o clock
A minor scratch in finger but a very small blood came from it after washing it blood didn't came .
Some other scratch was also at chest and thigh but no bleeding.
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You got a cat scarch.
Wash the area thoroughly under running water.
Do not cover the area. Leave it open.
Please do take TT injection immediately.
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Aturvedic Neem oil is effective on wounds & scratches.
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Wash ur wound properly with soap water apply antiseptic take antirabies injection course as it is necessary
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Hello there,
Wash the affected area with Wokadin lotion & apply Silverex ointment ( antibiotic) on it. Most important don't forget to take tetanus shot from nearby physician.
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apply both local application on scratches for atleast 7 days.
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Wash with detol / carbolic soap nowthoroughly.
Take a tetanus toxoid inj.
If pain,wound is there accordingly have to take medicine.
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Dr. Bushra Kauser
Homoeopath
9 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Wash the effected area by running tap water with mild soap no need to worry
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Dr. Dheeraj Wadhwa
Homeopath
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Wash d effected area wd running water .
Anti rabies injection is advisable after cat bite/ scratch
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Homoeopathic remedy hypericum 1M 3 doses is very helpful in these type of cases
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Keep wound open for speedy recovery
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