Cortes, ampollas y heridas leves

A MinuteClinic provider can discuss symptoms and health history. También pueden examinar y evaluar una lesión, limpiarla con delicadeza y desarrollar un plan de tratamiento. They may recommend prophylactic (preventative) antibiotics or a vacuna contra el tétanos. They can also order a wound culture to see if your wound is infected, or they may use a skin-closure device to close your cut or wound.

At certain MinuteClinic locations, a provider may conduct incision and drainage to open and drain an abscess. Durante el procedimiento, el proveedor hará un corte en la parte de arriba del absceso. They will then squeeze out any blood, mucus or pus and wash the inside of the abscess with a sterile solution. Finally, they'll pack it with gauze before covering it with a bandage.

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3. Cuando sea momento de su cita, un proveedor lo llamará por su nombre.
4. Su proveedor hará un examen exhaustivo basado en el motivo de su consulta, los síntomas que tenga y sus antecedentes de salud. Los cargos dependerán del examen y los servicios prestados durante la visita.
5. Al final de su consulta, recibirá un resumen de la consulta, un recibo y material informativo sobre su diagnóstico. Si usted lo solicita, podemos enviarle información sobre su consulta a su profesional de la salud de cabecera.

Cleaning and bandaging at home may not be enough to prevent infection. A MinuteClinic® provider can ensure that your wound is properly cleaned and dressed.

Treating a wound (even a minor one) can be upsetting to a child. Getting professional care from a MinuteClinic® health care provider can make the entire experience more tolerable for both children and parents. They ensure your child gets proper wound care with the least amount of discomfort possible. They can also give tips to help avoid blisters and other preventable injuries in the future.

Bacteria can enter through a hair follicle, small tear or wound, or splinter. The body then defends itself against the bacteria by triggering an inflammatory response in the surrounding tissue. This may cause redness or swelling.

Una incisión y drenaje (IyD) es un procedimiento médico que se usa para tratar abscesos cutáneos. A health care provider numbs the area around the abscess then makes a small cut in so fluid can drain out. After drainage, they'll clean the wound and pack it with gauze, if needed. They will also prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection, if needed.

Only select MinuteClinic® locations offer incision and drainage. When finding a clinic for your treatment, choose a location that shows incision and drainage service is available. The provider will determine if incision and drainage is needed.

You should seek in-person care for incision and drainage if you have a skin abscess has any of the following symptoms:

• More than half an inch wide
• Está cerca de su ano o genitales
• Es recurrente (regresa)
• No responde al tratamiento en casa

If you have a skin abscess near your anus or genitals, seek care with your primary health care provider. MinuteClinic® providers do not treat these types of abscesses and will refer you to a specialist.

A health care provider will use a cotton swab to collect a small sample of cells from the wound and send the sample to a laboratory. The laboratory will incubate the sample for two or three days, allowing any bacteria to grow. The lab can then identify the bacteria, and a provider can determine the best treatment for the infection based on the type of bacteria identified.

A health care provider will determine if a culture is needed when a wound looks infected. A person may need a wound culture if they have any of the following symptoms:

• A cut or injury in an area that has an elevated risk of infection, such as hands, feet or joints
• A cut that is deeper than quarter of an inch
• Fiebre de 100.4 grados Fahrenheit o más
• Increased pain, swelling, tenderness or warmth around the cut or injury
• Pus que drena del corte o lesión
• Enrojecimiento que se desprende del corte o lesión

A skin-closure device is a noninvasive adhesive used to close wounds. The device keeps the wound protected while it heals and helps the edges of the wound close and heal with minimal scarring.

• Lowers the risk of infection
• Reduces scarring
• Minimizes the risk of re-injury
• Helps the wound heal faster

The length of time it takes for a cut, blister or wound to heal depends on many factors, including the depth and severity of the injury, age and overall health. En general, la mayoría de los cortes, ampollas y heridas leves se curan en 7 a 10 días.

A MinuteClinic provider can discuss symptoms and health history. También pueden examinar y evaluar una lesión, limpiarla con delicadeza y desarrollar un plan de tratamiento. They may recommend prophylactic (preventative) antibiotics or a vacuna contra el tétanos. They can also order a wound culture to see if your wound is infected, or they may use a skin-closure device to close your cut or wound.

At certain MinuteClinic locations, a provider may conduct incision and drainage to open and drain an abscess, or they may refer to a specialist. Durante el procedimiento, el proveedor hará un corte en la parte de arriba del absceso. They will then squeeze out any blood, mucus or pus and wash the inside of the abscess with a sterile solution. Finally, they'll pack it with gauze before covering it with a bandage.