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Suggest Treatment For Pus Filled Wound On Elbow
Hi, I managed to cop an elbow to the face last night at a concert, and today I seem to have pus on the wound. I had ice on it for 45 min yesterday so it s not that swollen, but the pus is making me worried. I ve put bepanthen and tea tree oil on it, is there anything else I should do?
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
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You can clean the area with a mild antiseptic and also use a topical antibiotic as well.
Both of these should be available over the counter.
If there is no improvement or worsening of symptoms then you may need an oral antibiotic from your doctor.
I hope this helps
You can clean the area with a mild antiseptic and also use a topical antibiotic as well.
Both of these should be available over the counter.
If there is no improvement or worsening of symptoms then you may need an oral antibiotic from your doctor.
I hope this helps
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