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How To Get Rid Of Hives?
Hello, today I was running a 5k obstacle course, and my bib safety pin came undone and stabbed me. Yes, I was in yucky water, yes it bled, yes it was near my ribs. Question is, I have this odd race/hives right now surrounding it, should I go to the doctors? Or just put a cream on it and watch it?
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First, You got a dirty wound that is tetanus-prone, hence I recommend you a tetanus shot if you didn't have a tetanus boost within five years.
Second, clean the wound with spirit swab and apply polyfax ointment on it and apply light sticky bandage on it.
Third, observe it carefully, if you feel it hot, red, tender then you may have to use systemic antibiotics.
Second, clean the wound with spirit swab and apply polyfax ointment on it and apply light sticky bandage on it.
Third, observe it carefully, if you feel it hot, red, tender then you may have to use systemic antibiotics.
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