How do you know when scrapes are infected?

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I'm a 16 year old female who plays softball every weekend. This past weekend I was playing softball and I was diving back into fisrt when I scraped the top of my foot through my sock. It is hurting when ever I move my foot. I also have redness around the scrape. Does this mean that it is infected? Please help.

Just keep it clean & keep an eye on it. It shouldn't feel warmer than your non-injured skin. Also, watch for pus or oozing of anything. Basically, keep it clean (warm, soapy water a couple of times a day, clean socks). Keep your shoes & socks off whenever you're sitting around the house & it'll heal quicker.
If you do start feeling excessive warmth on or around it, or see any oozing, get to your doctor!
Feel better, I think you'll live!

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4 Comments on How do you know when scrapes are infected?

  1. Holly G on Fri, 12th Dec 2008 4:35 pm

    2. Probably not. Usually when a cut is infected it will start oozing pus, turn black or blue or green, the area around it will swell up really large….but the main sign is oozing pus.
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  2. BadMonkey on Fri, 12th Dec 2008 5:10 pm

    3. some signs are redness, warm to the touch, pain, swelling, and discolored drainage. I would wash it every day with antibacterial soap and water, put some antibacterial ointment on it and bandage it… do this everryday for about three days and if it does not improve i would seek medical attention. Also i would show it to your parents maybe they can help. Hope this is helpful. :)
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  3. paramedicgirl on Fri, 12th Dec 2008 5:53 pm

    4. Just keep it clean & keep an eye on it. It shouldn't feel warmer than your non-injured skin. Also, watch for pus or oozing of anything. Basically, keep it clean (warm, soapy water a couple of times a day, clean socks). Keep your shoes & socks off whenever you're sitting around the house & it'll heal quicker.
    If you do start feeling excessive warmth on or around it, or see any oozing, get to your doctor!
    Feel better, I think you'll live!
    References :
    paramedic

  4. rick n on Fri, 12th Dec 2008 6:35 pm

    5. yes its infected. Pour so hydrogen peroxide on it 2 times a day and keep it cleaned out. Wrap a bandage around it under ur socks when u use socks.
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