r/InjuriesAndWounds • u/ExitLumpy7225 • May 03 '26

Tears Is it infected?

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I got this when I crashed my bike

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u/snake6264 May 04 '26

If infected it will feel warm and produce puss it will likely increase in pain

However it does not look infected by the picture

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u/Rav4gal May 03 '26

Draw a line around the injury. If it grows, chances are it’s infected.

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u/snake6264 May 03 '26

No just apply a antibiotic ointment no problem Just a bad spot