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Bacterial Infection On Knee, Had Used Sterile Saline Solution For Few Days. Can I Use Soap?
I got a bad bacterial infection of the knee. It started from just an ingrown hair and two days later, my knee was very swollen and red. I spent 48 hrs in the hospital and the last day I had to get the wound lanced to remove pressure and pus. The first 2 days I was advised to use a sterile saline solution, now what should I do? Wash it with soap?
Hi, It seems that you are having cellulitis following hair follicle infection. Clean the wound with antiseptic lotion and do dressing properly. Go for one antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines after consulting your doctor. Ok and take care.
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Bacterial Infection On Knee, Had Used Sterile Saline Solution For Few Days. Can I Use Soap?
Hi, It seems that you are having cellulitis following hair follicle infection. Clean the wound with antiseptic lotion and do dressing properly. Go for one antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines after consulting your doctor. Ok and take care.