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How deep do you guys think this is?

4 Comments
2024/11/09
19:49 UTC

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Do I need to go to the clinic for this?

It keeps getting worse everyday, I put bandages and it rips the skin even more when I take it off if I don't wear a bandage it sticks to my pants and I have to rip it off my skin again, idk what to do. I don't even remember how I got this

2 Comments
2024/11/08
06:43 UTC

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cut finger

Do I need to do anything or will it heal on its own? Its kind of deep so Im not sure if it'll stay closed on its own considering its location.

2 Comments
2024/11/08
05:23 UTC

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What are some important first-aid skills I should include?

- if this isn't allowed via r/firstaid rules please lmk -

I'm writing a story that is going to be published online. I wanted to include some first aid for the characters to do so people might remember how to do it in an emergency. (it sounds so cheesy when I write it here) stuff like using an EpiPen, dressing a wound, ect. do you have any ideas for things I could include?

4 Comments
2024/11/08
01:52 UTC

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Is this infected?

See below — about 2 weeks old.. seemed to heal well at first, but now redness appears to be spreading..

2 Comments
2024/11/07
00:43 UTC

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Got puncture wound and a cut from a rusty and dirty work knife. Worried about tetanus

Hey guys, so ima keep this short. I have been opening boxes with this knife which had a very sharp blade attached to it and it fell on my hand by accident cutting it and puncturing my hand.

I have had my tdap 5 and half years ago, should I do anything or just let it be???

8 Comments
2024/11/06
23:48 UTC

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Is a warm healing blisters (cluster)a sign of infection?

I got a burn on my upper arm and it turns into a bunch of tiny blisters (found out I'm also allergic to adhesives on bandaids so that's why it got so weird) that were just oozy and gross. The wound itself is very warm after 3 days, pinkish red but not bright bright red. Is the heat a sign of healing or infection? Would you leave it be or see a doctor?

7 Comments
2024/11/06
20:11 UTC

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Cut my finger on broken glass, it bled profusely until i wrapped it a few hours ago and only just now took it off. It still stings now but does it look alright?

9 Comments
2024/11/06
07:44 UTC

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Fell down the stairs

I got x rays and it’s not broken but since Saturday I’ve developed these stripes… should I go back in to get another opinion?

3 Comments
2024/11/05
19:41 UTC

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Tis But a Scratch

17 Comments
2024/11/05
06:11 UTC

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Anyone ever thought about using your phone camera to establish if someone is breathing. Put your camera on, hold the lens close to their mouth, should work as well if not better than a mirror test.

3 Comments
2024/11/04
22:17 UTC

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is this healing right?

its an abrasion i got after falling off my skateboard a couple days ago. i just want to know if im healing right and not getting infected. There rly isn’t a reliable urgent care close by. Ive been taking care of it by putting (diluted) dettol on it and replacing my bandaids every now and then but im not too sure. The yellow fluid there is what i’m worried about. Idk if it’s pus (it doesn’t stink), biofilm, or serous fluid.

3 Comments
2024/11/04
14:11 UTC

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Cut finger nail while cutting with knife

Cut nail a few hours ago while cooking, disinfected and put two simple plasters on it.

Now that I’ve taken them off the bleeding is continuing, how do I let my nail heal properly while I wait for it to regrow? Petroleum jelly and keep it wrapped?

2 Comments
2024/11/03
22:26 UTC

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Should I see a doctor?

Hey guys I ate it pretty hard on Thursday and my knee still kind of hurts when I walk it’s a slight annoyance but nothing to worry over.

I have been cleaning my wound regularly and using antibiotic ointment however my wound is still leaking fluid. Does this look infected at all and should I see a doctor or just let it do its thing thanks!

2 Comments
2024/11/03
20:57 UTC

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Sliced my hand with a fabric rotary cutter…stitches?

Sliced the corner of my hand with a fabric rotary cutter while crafting. It’s obviously not the cleaned tool, so I did wash the wound well. Does this need stitches? It’s stopped bleeding, but I haven’t had a cut this deep before.

3 Comments
2024/11/03
19:28 UTC

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Thumb slammed in car door

Slammed my thumb in a car door. Is there anything I can do for this besides icing and elevating. Or anything to help it not grow back in crazy.

2 Comments
2024/11/03
16:49 UTC

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Should I get this looked at?

Spilled a little oil while cleaning a skillet at work and in a few minutes this mark appeared on my skin. It stings a pretty decent amount whenever I put pressure on the thumb or move the uper part of my thumb. I don't think it's a big deal but haven't had this kinda thing happen yet and would rather get a basic idea if I should go or not

1 Comment
2024/11/03
05:24 UTC

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