HiCustomer

You should be okay, so long as you take care of the wound site. Keept the cut clean and continue to use the antibiotic ointment.

If the wound doesn't appear to be healing, or if the wound site begins to show any sign of infection (e.g., pus or fluid appearing at the wound site, an increase in redness of the wound, if you begin to run a fever, etc. Click here.), you should see your doctor immediately. Additionally, if your immune system or general health is in any way compromised (e.g., if you suffer from Diabetes or are undergoing chemotherapy) you should see your doctor asap.

Sincerely,
Emily

Hi again-

You should probably avoid the Anbesol, for a few reasons: First, you want to be able to evaluate the level of pain you are experiencing. For example, if the site begins to get infected but it's too numb to feel, you'll miss your body's warning sign telling you you need help (e.g., a worsening degree of pain can signal an infection). Second, Anbesol is really only meant to be used on mouth sores.

For the pain, you can take one or two Advil's (or other pain medication) - this will not have the same numbing effect the Anbesol would have, so you will still be able to judge if the wound is getting infected.

Washing the wounds with hydrogen peroxide was a good idea. Just be sure to watch them over the next few days.

Sincerely,
Emily