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Yes, you could, but it could be "over kill". Usually a simple antibiotic like Neosporin will do the trick.
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What are souchers?
Stitches for cut to keep the wound closed and help prevent infection
If you had a cut on the nose would it heal?
Yes. keep the wound clean to prevent infection.
Why is it necessary for the first aid for the cut?
Cleaning a cut with an antiseptic, and then covering the cut with a bandage or sticking plaster, will keep the cut clean and help prevent infection of the wound.
Can in infection cause a lesion on the brain?
Well since a lesion is a cut or wound, no. Not unless it was an infection that has hard pieces that could cut the brain.
What is the role of antiseptics in bacterial infection?
Antiseptics kill bacteria in bacterial infections. They also prevent any other germs from entering the site of the infection such as in a cut.
Can feces coming in contact with a small cut affect you?
Feces has bacteria that could cause an infection in the cut.
What can I do to prevent infection for my dog bitten by a raccoon--he's had his rabies shot but his face is cut and swellling?
A dog whose face is cut and swelling is almost certainly suffering with a bacterial infection. Please take the dog to the vet.
Is hydrogen peroxide the best way to fight infection?
No. Antibiotics are the best way to fight infection. If you are concerned about a small cut or abrasion, you can try a triple antibiotic cream to help prevent infection. If you already have an infection GO TO THE DOCTOR.
What makes cuts bulge?
it could be an infection or the cells repairing themselves from the cut
What is a scab for?
Your blood automatically coagulates when you get a cut to stop bleeding and prevent infection. The resulting scab serves as a protective layer to prevent further injury of the wound while it is healing.
Why do diabetics have to clip their toenails?
if a diabetic gets a cut on their foot, it could kill that diabetic. this is because of poor circulation in the foot (something attributed to diabetes). it cant heal fast enough to stop/prevent infection.
What causes forehead skin infection?
There could be several different reasons you have a forehead skin infection. You could have an infected hair, a cut or scrape could be infected, or you could be allergic to something you are using on your face.
