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Infected stitches

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Joco34 · Yesterday 16:04

12 yr old DD had mole removed from toe 2 weeks ago. Stitches are now infected and she started on antibiotics Flucloxacillin yesterday. Wasn't seen by GP but sent pictures. Asked for nurse to change dressing but they said I could do it at home.
My concern is that it is worse today. Weeping and very wet, incredibly sore and painful. I appreciate that antibiotics haven't had time to work but I have sent the new pictures again to GP asking if this is something that needs to be seen and concerned about? I am changing it twice a day as its so wet.
My worry is sepsis.
Any thoughts please.

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DontEatTheMushies · Yesterday 16:15

Id give the docs a call and tell them that. They will probably want to see it. better to be cautious. Did they give you any hibiscrub etc to clean it with?

AzureLurker · Yesterday 16:50

I had the exact same thing last year on the sole of my foot. The interior stitches were the culprit I think it ended up as a hole that was really bad. No antibiotics as ended up abroad on holiday. I was really concerned and desperate and tried all the ointments including Fucidin and nothing was seemingly working. I found a chlorohexidene spray and used liberally, it completely and quickly saved me I would highly recommend finding one online. I now have a stash though no real need right now.

MrsCarmelaSoprano · Yesterday 22:17

Urgent care first thing if you can't get a GP appt. Been through similar recently and got nasty alarming quickly.

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