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Cut myself on metal.
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I had cut myself on metal 3 months ago. I immediately went to the local medical store and got myself a single tetanus toxoid injection.
Now, 4 days ago I cut myself against metal again. It's superficial wound on left thigh with little bleeding. I was wearing full pants when the metal hit my thigh. I noticed the wound three days later. Today on the 4th day, I rubbed some aftershave over it. The picture attached shows how the wound is looking now. No excess pain or anything is happening there.
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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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No need to worry as it is a superficial wound. As u have already taken TT 3 months back no need to repeat it again. TT is supposed to be taken once in 6 months or one year as and when required.
Just avoid touching that wound repeatedly, avoid excess water contact with the affected area.
Can use MUPIROCIN ointment once in a day.
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As you have already taken TT just three months ago so no further dose of TT needed
As I can see this is superficial injury to the skin
No any action needed.....just keep the area dry and clean
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No medicine to be taken....just keep the area dry and clean
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Avoid any drus especially antibiotics
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This is a superficial wound, you don't need any tetanus vaccination.Apply betadine ointment over the affected area for a day or two
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In my opinion no need to take further treatment as you already took tetanus shot. Just keep wound area clean so no further infection will occur. If you still need help feel free to connect.
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Since TT was already taken no repeat dose needed. Only antibiotic cream would be enough. For any other query regarding the same kindly consult me on practo
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Just apply some antiseptic ointment over it, 2 to 3 times daily. Avoid wearing very tight clothes which can hurt it.Do not scratch it, when it starts to itch during healing.
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Dont worry tt not needed u can use t bact ointment locally
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No need of tt. As u had already.
U can put antibiotic cream locally
T bact after cleaning twice.
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No worry
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No need to worry. The tetanus shot that you took would take care of it. So relax
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Not to be worried.. small wound
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U have Taken Tetnus shot already it works for 6 months
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Dr. K Sunmuga Sunder
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1 yrs exp
Thoothukudi
Just apply povidone ointment to that area ,that is enough. No other treatment needed .good health!
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Nothing more needed
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Dr. Syed Jawwad Hashmi
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Aurangabad
No need of any tt injection
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
Take TT if you have not taken in last 5 years
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Take Tetanus shot
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Dr. Abeed Ahmed
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11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Nothing to do.. it will heal as it is clean wound just forget about it
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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