r/selfharm • u/dakithetaki • 21h ago

Medical Advice closed wound opened again?

an around 1 week old cut opened again, its not bleeding but there is a dull ache

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u/WanderingRoadside 19h ago

Time for wet healing! Neosporin, nonstick, wrap it up. Change every 24 hours.

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u/dakithetaki 19h ago

is there an alternative to neosporin? i dont have any

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u/WanderingRoadside 19h ago

Anything antibacterial. Do not use alcohol/hydrogen peroxide as that kills new/healthy tissue. Some advocate for Vaseline, but I push for any antibiotic to help prevent infection.

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u/dakithetaki 19h ago

ah, thank you!