Hand cut with pen

2022-10-09 17:09:17
This cut has happened with a pen. When cut was happened i washed that portion with water and applied antiseptic cream. So what's the next steps I should do? Should I worry about any type of infection or do should do any other thing. Image has been uploaded.
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Answered2022-10-11 12:55:00

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Answered2022-10-10 17:17:40

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Kindly mention the antiseptic cream u applied. Also mention your Tetanus toxoid vaccination status
Next Steps
wash the area with betadiene oinement and dress with mupirosin ointment. Also visit it nearest hospital for a TT dose
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Dont touch or expose the area directly

Answered2022-10-10 06:48:12

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It's superficial layer of the skin involved and it's unlikely to cause any infection However clean with betadine cleanser and apply fucidin cream.Should be fine withincoming fee days.

Answered2022-10-10 03:51:26

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You should keep the area clean and dry. You should apply antiseptic ointment 3-4 times a day. It will be alright.

Answered2022-10-10 01:12:06

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Answered2022-10-09 20:17:46

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Answered2022-10-09 19:29:58

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2022-10-09 17:58:56

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If possible go for TT injection

Answered2022-10-09 17:47:09

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take a tt injection to be on safer side..rest as per pic , no need for antibiotics

Answered2022-10-10 03:50:38

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2022-10-10 03:49:40

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Take tetanus short if not taken in last 6 months Nothing to worry

Answered2022-10-10 00:44:52

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Answered2022-10-09 17:21:07

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According to your sign and symptom you are suffering from some hand injury with pen . As you know that best treatment depend on the correct diagnosis and correct diagnosis depend on the complete history of the patient so please take consultation from a doctor and give complete history of the patient so that correct diagnosis will be make and then best treatment will be start
Next Steps
Take TT Injection with in 24 hrs take Antibiotic. apply dressing with betadine.

Answered2022-10-09 17:17:51

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