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Suggest Treatment For Thorn Prick Injury On Sole Of Foot
I stepped on a thorn and im pretty sure I got it all out. There was no bleeding but the next day there is a red circling shape around where the thorn punctured my skin. It has been itchy all day and a weird soreness feeling too. Should I wait a couple of days and then see a doctor?
Wed, 31 Dec 2014
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You could try applying an antibiotic cream containing 1% Fusidic acid or 2 % Mupirocin twice a day for 5 days.
If the soreness does not subside or if the symptoms increase in intensity, please consult a doctor to rule out an infection due to the remnants of the thorn remaining inside.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
You could try applying an antibiotic cream containing 1% Fusidic acid or 2 % Mupirocin twice a day for 5 days.
If the soreness does not subside or if the symptoms increase in intensity, please consult a doctor to rule out an infection due to the remnants of the thorn remaining inside.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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