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First treat the infection: Wash with warm, soapy water, gently but firmly washing away any dead skin or flesh, until the pus is cleared away. Rinse with fresh water, and apply an antiseptic (I like betadyne). Dress the wound and wrap in such a way as to limit mobility so the wound isn't stressed and re-opens. Next for the bruise, consider ice-packing, 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off, over the dressing, being careful to keep the dressing dry and clean. Repeat for 80 minutes at least. Consider one of the over the counter painkiller/anti-inflamatories like Ibuprofin or Aspirin. If you do, take according to the instructions on the box. Change the dressing daily, or when you see blood or pus soaking through. Re-clean the wound as needed. If the patient's temperature rises about 101.5F, or you see red lines extending out from the wound, head for a doctor.

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