How to cure pus and redness around the cut on leg?
Patient: I have had a small cut on my leg for a few weeks and now have poison ivy. The cut seems to have gotten very puffy and dark red with dark purple/blackish in the center. It is also showing signs of white pus. It is not painful and there is no smell associated with it but it seems to be getting worse. I have cleaned it with hydrogen proxide and anitbotic ointment for the past two days. Some one suggested it may be the bite of a brown recluse spider, but I have had the small hole type cut for several weeks already. Any insight would be great. thanks Doctor: Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.It seems that the wound is infected.For such a infected wounds it is necessary to do culture and sensitivity. Once you have culture and sensitivity report you can get good treatment of antibiotics. This will give you good response. Please take the drug under your doctors guidance.Continue the application of antibiotics ointment and hydrogen peroxide. Please maintian good cleanliness and hygiene with frequent cleaning and dressing.Avoid injury to the affected part.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM.