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Infected leg wound
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My hubby had an accident on push bike a month ago and sustained (amongst other things) a deep gouge down the front of his shin. He went to the doctor today after a lot of badgering by me as the wound was clearly infected and smelling. The doctor has prescribed him antibiotics but has not given any help as to how to dress or treat this wound. Any help/advice much appreciated.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.nhs direct are really helpful when it come to things like this with loads of advice (usually starting GO TO THE DOCTOR) but as you've already seen one and just need general dressing advice they should be able to advise you over the phone 0845 46 47 and see http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Melolin dressings are good for most DIY first aid. Make sure the right side is placed in contact with the skin. If not too much gunge coming out, use dressing with micropore tape to keep it on. If there is a lot of gunge, use melolin and then a bandage with an absorbent pad. I AM NOT A DOCTOR! This is what I would do, based on years of patching up old people's skins!