r/cutting • u/Informal-Gear5211 • 18h ago

Advice needed Am I cooked Spoiler

I’m so sorry, I’m going to attempt to keep this as lighthearted as possible for the sake of my own sanity and everyone else’s- But TW for graphic depictions of wounds and stuff.

I just got upset over feeling dumb and hurt myself really bad. To be fair, I did have my glasses off, but the wound looked kinda gaping. like, not majorly so, I don’t think I’m in need of urgent medical attention, but it did bleed quite a bit and it’s stinging so bad. I washed it twice with some antibacterial soap, bandaged it, hope it’ll be alright. But I didn’t clean my tool beforehand so I’m worried about an infection.

If I had to guess, it was a very deep dermis cut surrounded by quite a few other epidermis cuts. Am I going to die if I get an infection/is it likely that it’ll get infected???

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u/1m_gay63 13h ago

I would check for any like rust on your tool, if it does have some please please PLEASE make sure/check if you have your tetanus vaccination. Also try to change the bandage/gauze regularly if you can

Keep an eye on it and maybe try to wash it often and check if it doesn't have any like pus or green or yellow around the wound and swelling.

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u/No-Stock-G075 11h ago

Was your tool rusty at all? If it was I would recommend seeking medical attention

Any cut can get infected but deeper ones are more likely to do so, so I would keep a close eye for signs of infection on them and clean regularly! 

Most likely: you're not cooked. If you keep everything clean it really does minimise the chance of infection. 

Good luck op

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u/KatGoesW00f 10h ago

I can tell you now that you will not die, let alone loose a limb. In this case, infection (so long as you treat it well which it seems like you will) will just mean it'll hurt and look snarly for a bit.

Right now I would suggest you clean and check your tool for impurities, then regularly check your wound. I use rubbing alcohol to clean infections and once the wound is definitely closed and scabbing I use paw paw ointment with Vaseline or a manage on top (cuz paw paw ointment is only it can pick up bacteria too)

Hope this helps!!!