Cut my foot, can I use any type of antiseptic cream?

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ceejayblue

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Last night I stood on something sharp and cut my heel. I cleaned the wound and removed whatever it was that I stood on (couldn't see what it was!) and put a plaster on it. Today its really sore, as expected but I wondered if I was OK to use tea tree oil or propolis gel as antiseptic and antibiotic?

I'm keeping it clean but because of where it is a plaster won't stay on!
 
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Check with your Pharmacist first, if it gets too painful and looks nasty then I'd get your foot looked at asap.
 
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Keep a close eye on it. Keep it as clean as possible. I'm not sure about putting cream on it - will it make it too moist and aggravate it? Don't hesitate to see someone if you get more pain. Oh and if you were barefoot, not recommended!
 
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Might be worth soaking in salt solution
Nevertheless see a podiatrist
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ceejayblue said:
Last night I stood on something sharp and cut my heel. I cleaned the wound and removed whatever it was that I stood on (couldn't see what it was!) and put a plaster on it. Today its really sore, as expected but I wondered if I was OK to use tea tree oil or propolis gel as antiseptic and antibiotic?

I'm keeping it clean but because of where it is a plaster won't stay on!
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Go to the Doctors. Not worth taking any risks.
 
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