Infected scratch - how to treat?

[fellyjish]

Hi
I have a scratch (I think caused by DS) that is infected - it has a couple of pus-y bits on it.

I have covered in antiseptic and put a plaster on - what else should I be doing? Probably overreacting but I really want to avoid it getting worse so I don't have to go near dr/pharmacist.

It's on my boob so hard to get it out to air!

there is advice here x

warm salty water is a natural antibiotic. I always find that it works and good for cuts in your mouth too.

This is painful but it works: shove some salt on it, leave it for a while then rinse. Then repeat that again and all the puss should be gone.

I would soak a cotton ball in warm soapy water and hold it on the scratch for a couple of minutes. I recently had a small infection iny c section scar and was told to do this by the nurse so probably should work for a scratch x

That should be warm salty water!!! Stupid auto correct

Thank you all, looks like salt is the answer. Ouch! Will get on it once scratchy DS is in bed!

Epsom salts three times a day in hot water, then use anti septic and keep clean, watch out for red tracking, if see lines get help immediately.

Hand hot, not scalding.

Once it’s all cleaned up you could put sudocreme on it

I'd probably not cover it. Unless washing up or something. Keep an eye on the temperature of it and the area surrounding it, if it's hot to the touch that a good sign of further infection.