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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Swelling In Ankle Post Injury

I cut my ankle shaving four days ago. I have been washing it daily, applying topical antibacterial cream, and keeping it covered with gauze. It is still red, swollen, and painful. Could it be infected or is this just part of the healing process? And is there anything else I should be doing?
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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hi
apart from antiseptic cream, take oral antibiotic like amoxycilin 625mg thrice a day for 3-5 days.Clean daily with soap and water and use betadine ointment
best wishes
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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Swelling In Ankle Post Injury

hi apart from antiseptic cream, take oral antibiotic like amoxycilin 625mg thrice a day for 3-5 days.Clean daily with soap and water and use betadine ointment best wishes