For those who had an infection for open sores, and it may contain pus, how to properly treat it?

I'm asking because I had an infection and drained it from my toe and put some alcohol on it to clean it. Obviously, it works half way. Any remedies?

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Snowvixen

You need antibiotics. Home remedies only go so far.

xSiFiGamer2016x · 22-25, M

@Snowvixen I don't think I have antibiotics.

Snowvixen

@xSiFiGamer2016x you need to go get it checked dude.

smiler2012 · 56-60

@xSiFiGamer2016x a trip to the doctor to look at for a course of antibiotics to clear the infection

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ScrewThisImDone · 26-30, F

I had a nasty infection on my knee a couple years ago and poured peroxide on it every couple days. It burned like a bitch, but it helped clear it up.

xSiFiGamer2016x · 22-25, M

@ScrewThisImDone I'm glad it did cleared up. I know what it's like to have a cut like that. It sucks ass..

If I were to make it well, I'd kiss my 2 fingers and pass that kiss to your knee, I guess.

Colddeadhands

Go to your doctor. Get antibiotics. Or, you know, be in pain, watch it get worse, and risk losing a toe.

Starcrossed · 41-45, F

If it's an ingrown toenail soak in Epsom

xSiFiGamer2016x · 22-25, M

@Starcrossed That's what I've looked up earlier, but I don't have that salt, apparently.

Spoiledbrat · F

Maybe some Neosporin.

xSiFiGamer2016x · 22-25, M

@Spoiledbrat I don't have those 🤷🏾‍♂️

Spoiledbrat · F

Maybe try baking soda. @xSiFiGamer2016x

xSiFiGamer2016x · 22-25, M

@Spoiledbrat I might have that. I'll try it.

Abstraction · 61-69, M

The alcohol on the outside works half way.

Now you need to drink some alcohol to get the other half.

xSiFiGamer2016x · 22-25, M

@Abstraction I don't drink 👍

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