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Left Eyebrow Cut, Cavity Leaks, No Swelling, Redness. Should I Get Cream?

Hi. Three weeks ago my eye got hit by a football,so my glasses frame cut my left eyebrow
Healed but little spot where the skin got cut has now small cavity that leaks if pressed with a finger
Behaves like a pimple,no pain and doesn't seem to swell anymore or get any worse
Bleeds through eyebrow hair pours,red in color
Should I just get some cream to help drain it and heal and also its not really swollen kind a flat
Thanks
Mon, 27 May 2013
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Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hi
Thanks for your query

You seem to have developed a localized area of infection at the injured site.
I would advise that you should start with proper cleaning and treatment right away lest the lesion may turn into cellulitis.
We can try conservative treatment first but if the condition continues to worsen , then you might need to consult a physician.
Avoid touching it too much.
Avoid using any kind of cold dreams or hair oils, as it might increase the lesion.
You can start using any topical antibiotic/antiseptic cream(like mupirocin cream) over the lesion for 2-3 days .
Take some pain killers along for relieving the associated pain and discomfort.
Oral antibiotics are required if the infection increases, which a dermatologist / physician can examine and suggest.


Take care

Wishing you speedy recovery

Dr Geetika Paul
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Left Eyebrow Cut, Cavity Leaks, No Swelling, Redness. Should I Get Cream?

Hi Thanks for your query You seem to have developed a localized area of infection at the injured site. I would advise that you should start with proper cleaning and treatment right away lest the lesion may turn into cellulitis. We can try conservative treatment first but if the condition continues to worsen , then you might need to consult a physician. Avoid touching it too much. Avoid using any kind of cold dreams or hair oils, as it might increase the lesion. You can start using any topical antibiotic/antiseptic cream(like mupirocin cream) over the lesion for 2-3 days . Take some pain killers along for relieving the associated pain and discomfort. Oral antibiotics are required if the infection increases, which a dermatologist / physician can examine and suggest. Take care Wishing you speedy recovery Dr Geetika Paul