How to recognize and treat an infected wound
A person may be able to treat minor wound infections at home. However, people with more severe or persistent wound infections should seek medical attention.
In this article, we describe how to prevent, recognize, and treat an infected wound. We also cover risk factors, complications, when to see a doctor, and medical treatment.
How to recognize a wound infection
A person with a small wound or infection can usually treat them at home.
People can usually safely treat small wounds, such as minor cuts and scratches, at home. With proper care, most small wounds will gradually get better until they fully heal.
If a wound becomes infected, however, it can get worse instead of better. Any pain, redness, and swelling will typically increase in intensity.
Wound infections can also lead to other symptoms, such as:
warm skin around the wound
yellow or green discharge coming from the wound
the wound giving off an unpleasant odor
red streaks on the skin around the wound
fever and chills
aches and pains
nausea
vomiting
Treating infected wounds at home
People with a mild infection of a small wound may be able to treat the wound at home. However, more severe wound infections require prompt medical attention, particularly those that occur along with other symptoms, such as fever, feeling unwell, or discharge and red streaks coming from the wound.
To treat an infected wound at home, follow these steps:
Before beginning, ensure that all necessary equipment is clean. For example, if using tweezers, clean them with rubbing alcohol first.
Thoroughly wash the hands with soap and warm water, then rinse and dry them.
Clean the cut or scrape by running warm water over it for several minutes. Use warm, soapy water to clean the surrounding skin, but avoid getting soap in the wound.
Make sure that there is no dirt or debris, such as glass or gravel, in the wound. To remove debris, either use tweezers or carefully and gently rub the wound with a soft, damp cloth.
If desired, apply a thin layer of antiseptic ointment or petroleum jelly to the cut or scrape.
Allow the skin to air-dry before covering it with gauze or a bandage. There is usually no need to cover minor cuts and scrapes.
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