Infected cuts - URGENT

[Unbroken]

2 days ago I made about 40 little cuts on my upper thigh with a razor blade, I didn't treat them afterwards and just left them. Now a few of the cuts have sort of purpley pinkbruise type rings around them and they are slightly raised as well. Does anyone no whether this means there infected or not? Need advice quick cause I'm pretty worried! Thanks.

[Carly011]

Some of mine end up like that to, but they arent infected at least for me. If you are really worried i suggest going to the doctor and having them take a look at them. I know that sounds really scary, but you should.

[Dimitri]

2 days ago I made about 40 little cuts on my upper thigh with a razor blade, I didn't treat them afterwards and just left them. Now a few of the cuts have sort of purpley pinkbruise type rings around them and they are slightly raised as well. Does anyone no whether this means there infected or not? Need advice quick cause I'm pretty worried! Thanks.

I would not say they are infected per say (I would need to see them to make that call.)

Here is what i would do, I would was with warm soapy water then pat dry with a CLEAN towel...

Next, take and douse with Hydrogen Peroxide (This will help to kill ant bacteria that might be int he cut.)

Treat with Neosporin and put a bandage over it, at night you need to clean again but WITHOUT the Hydrogen Peroxide and then leave it air dry while you sleep.

If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me,information to do so can be found on my page under the contact info tab.

If you need to please contact your physician...

[Donkey]

Cutting and Self Harm -> VT General Hospital

[Carly011]

I agree with ^^^Clean them up! put some antibacteria stuff on it and then bandage it. If it gets any worse go to the doctor

[Lifeguard]

get some antibiotics

[Mirage]

Just like everyone else said, they very well may be infected. Try following Dimitri's advice. Also, you may want to see a doctor if you can do so in private.

Hope I helped!

[Dabigdtc]

Try Dimitris advise and if it still worsens then see a doctor URGENTLY but if you keep it covered and change the bandages frequently it should be fine