I had to get stitches on my thumb. And I keep feeling jolts of pain, only to realize that the stitches are pulling through my skin. Should I go back to the ER?1mo ⋅ Physical_Philosophy9 ⋅ r/firstaid
Is this cut too deep to just clean out very well and bandage it up or should I see someone3mo ⋅ whatwhatokwhatok ⋅ r/firstaid
Rate my trauma bag. I keep one in each car. Advice on any changes? Thanks1yr ⋅ Lost-Appointment-295 ⋅ r/firstaid
This happened 4 days ago. Went to hospital, they opted for paper stitches. Took the bandage off and had bled through the stitches and wound is still wide open. Anything I can do? We covered it up again at home with a fresh bandage and some inadine.2mo ⋅ Queenof-disaster ⋅ r/firstaid
I cut myself shaving on Thursday night. All bandages I put on it fuse to the wound. I let it open all day yesterday to try and dry and scab, but I wrapped it last night for bed very loosely and the bandage still stuck. What should I do? Pic from today. 1mo ⋅ theshapattack8 ⋅ r/firstaid
Fell down and scrape my knee a few days ago. Yellow puss keeps showing up after applying Neosporin or vaseline. Is it infected?1yr ⋅ Cool_Potato521 ⋅ r/firstaid
I’ve had a hair stuck in my ear against the eardrum for over a week. What should I do?2yr ⋅ JustjoshuaOfficial ⋅ r/firstaid
Cat claw in wrist. It bled dark blood then stopped bleeding and swelled up. I used hydrogen peroxide and Neosporin. Is that fine?2yr ⋅ basicgaymer ⋅ r/firstaid
Guy ran and hit leg against metal green cage. What is that dorito shaped thing inside the wound? Any advice?2yr ⋅ _RACK13 ⋅ r/firstaid
What the heck I do about this? The gauze is just sticking to the wound and then reopening it when I change bandage. Do I need to go to the hospital?2yr ⋅ PhaseSorry3029 ⋅ r/firstaid
I accidentally cut myself on my arm and was worried if it need stitches, this is it a couple seconds or so after it happened1yr ⋅ HaiISatan666 ⋅ r/firstaid
How deep is this cut? I had 6 stitches and don't think it's a big deal, it was just a wide opening. Partner disagrees. Sorry for the off center picture, it's the only one I have.4yr ⋅ purpletypepersons ⋅ r/firstaid
Can anyone help me identify the name of these stuff? I need help asap4yr ⋅ _Nobody_Can_Save_Me ⋅ r/firstaid
Nasty blister that is tough to heal due to the bending skin when I walk. What should I do??1yr ⋅ bbarker98 ⋅ r/firstaid
Kicked off into a pothole Longboarding this morning. Shredded my left foot. Didn’t notice how bad it was cuz adrenaline but few hrs later I’m hobbling limping in so much pain, I can’t feel my foot or rotate my left ankle at all rn. I’m crying it hurts so bad6mo ⋅ scaryslender18 ⋅ r/firstaid
I hit a dumbbell on my thumb somehow while working out a couple days ago so I’ve been putting it in really cold water to numb the paon and this fuckin disgusting yellow shit is coming out and it smells really odd and I am very concerned6mo ⋅ Samuri8 ⋅ r/firstaid
Should I get this checked out? Brothers dog bit my forearm but has all his shots. Arm just feels sore from the bite. My last tetanus shot was 2 years ago.2yr ⋅ Shot_Low_7630 ⋅ r/firstaid
I got a dog bite and been cleaning wound with warm water and soup and changing bandaid twice a day with antiseptic ointment. Is this healing or infected? The swelling went down and the wound doesn’t feel hot anymore2yr ⋅ ubambii ⋅ r/firstaid
Hi, yesterday I burnt myself on a exhaust pipe, should I do anything about it? (10cm length, 4,5cm width and 2-3mm deep at the white strip)2yr ⋅ _NirvananavriN_ ⋅ r/firstaid
Burned my hand with skillet last night. Pain is excruciating. What do I do? I want to avoid hospitals right now4yr ⋅ ellllllloooopuppet ⋅ r/firstaid
Burnt myself in oven two days ago at work should I keep it covered or uncovered it now8mo ⋅ Cardizer ⋅ r/firstaid
Unhooked an air compressor hose, got shrapnel shot in my arm at 150psi or so. Any ideas for getting little metal bits out of my arm?9mo ⋅ Shadesbane43 ⋅ r/firstaid
2 weeks post burn. Do I need to go back to see the doctor or is it healing alright?2yr ⋅ Eligiu ⋅ r/firstaid
Cut my finger on glass 7 mins ago would i need stitches or just put a bandaid or it1yr ⋅ Chrisb_Chiken ⋅ r/firstaid
Splinter under skin. Any ideas on how to get it out? Trying to avoid a doctor’s visit.3yr ⋅ nikachupikachu ⋅ r/firstaid
Bit of a rash from standing in wet greasy shoes all day. It’s an every day thing so what can I do to combat under those circumstances?1yr ⋅ seeyatellite ⋅ r/firstaid
Should I go to the urgent care? My knife slipped while I was cleaning it and cut my finger. Bleeding stopped and I cleaned, bros poring and wrapped it2yr ⋅ savama1994 ⋅ r/firstaid
Does this need stitches? Just stabbed myself with an exacto knife on accident2yr ⋅ snakesliketohiss ⋅ r/firstaid
Hello r/firstaid Redditors, I jumped a fence and fell and hit the corner of the fence, should this get stitched of will i be okay?3yr ⋅ Dubteezy23 ⋅ r/firstaid
A flash bang exploded on my foot a couple days ago. Advice for ongoing care?4yr ⋅ WatchOutItsAFeminist ⋅ r/firstaid
Has this cut since yesterday. Tried to put a bandage over it but it was stuck to a bandage. What do I do4yr ⋅ TheNanoPheonix ⋅ r/firstaid
Thoughts on first aid kit. Meant for gunshot, stab and in general stopping blood loss. Meant for home defense, hunting, camping, or dealing with whatever police or EMS won’t.1yr ⋅ Nut_Chorizo ⋅ r/firstaid
Do I need stitches on my finger? 27 y/o, bleeding for 3 hours so far. Cut via packing tape dispenser.3yr ⋅ aliashtanga ⋅ r/firstaid
cut my finger pretty good while attempting to trim my pigs hoofs... do I really need to get this stitched up?2yr ⋅ OkAlbatross2077 ⋅ r/firstaid
Turn burn from sliding in softball without pants. Been 2 days and it doesnt seem to be healing. Have had ointment and covered it since Monday night.3yr ⋅ ThePseudoSurfer ⋅ r/firstaid
Are stitches needed here? (Cut it with a swiss army knife trying to open something)4yr ⋅ sim_kyy ⋅ r/firstaid
What should I do? Do I absolutely need stitches or can I manage it with at home first aid?3yr ⋅ Aggressive_Solid9052 ⋅ r/firstaid
Been running this under a cold tap for more than half an hour i’m not sure how to treat (and if I should be worried)3yr ⋅ aballofstress01 ⋅ r/firstaid
I sliced my finger on a piece of thin sharp glass. Lots of blood but really small cut. Do fingers bleed a lot. Applied pressure for 10 minutes bleeding got under control. Got some antibiotic cream and bandaid for now. Should I do anything else trying to avoid urgent care due to virus3yr ⋅ mrmax1999 ⋅ r/firstaid
GF has blister underneath toes with a slight itch in the shin/calf area. Also important: she has dropfoot and slight paralysis in this leg as well so it's hard to know how bad things are sometimes.2yr ⋅ NotAnotherFratGuy ⋅ r/firstaid
Do I need to go to A&E and get stiches? (U.K.) Cut with knife when prepping in kitchen.3yr ⋅ darthmarmite ⋅ r/firstaid
What kind of burn could this be? 1 1/2 year old niece came home from her mother’s with this.4yr ⋅ gmnsto ⋅ r/firstaid
An update on my last post. Both legs now always tired no weird bleeding but never hungry anymore. Doesn’t really hurt but I’ve been bruising easier lately3yr ⋅ mrmax1999 ⋅ r/firstaid
DOES HE NEED STITCHES? My brother cut himself between his fingers with a knife and I’m not sure if he needs stitches or medical attention. Plz help4yr ⋅ Snoo72646 ⋅ r/firstaid
What are these bumps? I work in construction and sweat a lot and usually get bigger bumps due to dry skin.3yr ⋅ 6TheLizardKing9 ⋅ r/firstaid
If you got a cut like this, would you get it looked at by a doctor?4yr ⋅ Captain_Creature ⋅ r/firstaid
Burned my leg on a car exhaust pipe. This is a couple days in, seeking advice on how to best take care of it?4yr ⋅ shebelieves_ ⋅ r/firstaid
I got caught on the top of a fence at school. I packed it with TP and then put a bandaid on it. Should I get this stitches or do u think I can handle it at home?3yr ⋅ -Ant-in-black- ⋅ r/firstaid
my bf has a cut on his upper ring knuckle that won't close/heal. He has very sensitive skin and the cut itches him, keeps cracking open and has made the skin on his other fingers dry and flaky. He's been wrapping it with antibacterial ointment and gauze pads but what else can he do?4yr ⋅ kimchi_31 ⋅ r/firstaid
Have been cleaning with water and soap. It has 12 hours since I fell. Does it need something more? Im going to put some gauze since it's red open.4yr ⋅ Pietro97 ⋅ r/firstaid
I know nothing about first aid, but I was looking through a first aid kit I found and found this paper clip thing. What’s it’s purpose?3yr ⋅ sapnupuas_0 ⋅ r/firstaid
My cat bit me last night. Both of us are fully vaccinated. Should I seek medical attention?4yr ⋅ Keesh_La_Freek ⋅ r/firstaid
What to do about this burn? Should I pop it or just leave it? And how do I protect it?5yr ⋅ smoreland32 ⋅ r/firstaid
i burnt my hand on the top of inside the oven 4 days ago. it hurts to move my thumb and the burn area is completely numb. i wash it regularly and keep a gauze over it so it doesn’t get dirty. is this all i should be doing or is there something else i should do?5yr ⋅ haleyyy95 ⋅ r/firstaid
Compiling a wide coverage, heavy duty first aid kit. Any suggestions as to what else to include? Unusual but useful items?6yr ⋅ CuttlefishLord ⋅ r/firstaid
Few days ago I cut my finger open on a can lid, should I have gotten stitches?6yr ⋅ derekjlight ⋅ r/firstaid
Scrape from asphalt burns ever few hours. Should I keep repsraying antiseptic or let it burn?7yr ⋅ alphanurd ⋅ r/firstaid
