Originally Posted by
Mimzy
::sigh:: it's a puncture wound. u can't put ointments like neosporin on puncture wounds. they trap and seal bacteria they can't reach inside and as the wound heals at the ends it seals all the junk inside.... which could lead to bone infection and sepsis. it says very clearly on all anti-biotic ointment tubes that you should NOT use them on puncture wounds.
keep a very close eye on that thing- if it gets redder or more swollen or feels hot to the touch, you have GOT to go have it looked at.
thanks for the advice, i did not think about that. however, i no longer have neosporin on it, i just took my gauze off and checked it out it is actually pretty dry (like not watering or anything). like i said we put hydrogen peroxide on it and a couple other first aid cleaners (ill ask my mom when she gets home.)