Should I drain the pus out of an infected wound?

Should I drain the pus out of an infected wound?

If pus builds up close to the surface of the skin, such as in pimples, medical intervention is not required. The pus may be drained at home. Soaking a towel in warm water and holding it against the infected pus for 5 minutes will reduce the swelling and open up the pimple or skin abscess for a faster healing process.

Is pus a sign of healing?

Pus is a common and normal byproduct of your body's natural response to infections. Minor infections, especially on the surface of your skin, usually heal on their own without treatment. More serious infections usually need medical treatment, such as a drainage tube or antibiotics.

How do you treat a wound with pus?

After the wound has been cleaned, dry it and keep it covered with antibiotic ointment, such as Neosporin, and a bandage until new skin has developed over the wound. If the redness continues to spread or the cut begins to ooze pus, seek medical attention. Don't try to treat signs of infection in a large cut at home.

Is it normal to have pus in a wound?

In fact, a wide variety of types of drainage are often normal, and are not pus, but are misidentified as pus. Actual pus is drainage that is full of dead white blood cells that rush to the site to help the body fight the infection. It also contains dead tissue and bacteria or fungi.