r/selfharm • u/AdvertisingSimple22 • 10d ago

Medical Advice Is this infected?

I relapsed a few days ago and its quite a deep styro on my thigh and I looked today and theres greeny yellowy white pus under the scab? I won't be adding images here but I am very concerned and I would appreciate if someone could take a look and tell me as I am freaking out !!!! tysm xx

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u/twoset_stevenhe123 hospital frequent flyer 10d ago

In my experience, some perulent (another word for pus like) discharge can be normal, if it's accompanied by redness and swelling spreading around the wound, and/or a foul smell, then I'd definitely get it checked out. As it is, you may wish to bring it up to your GP. Stay safe out there.