It can be left in place for 7 days as long as the wound is not infected. For a wound with minimal drainage, it is recommended to apply a topical ointment to promote moist wound healing (see Figure 4).

After that, they apply a wound dressing to absorb drainage and reduce the risk of ... won't stop bleeding, or is infected. Below is a list of when to see a provider for a skin wound: Skin wounds ...

If your wound is infected, the surrounding area will be red and warm, there may be increased pain and drainage including pus, ...