Infected????? CUT?????????????????

Question

I used my friends trashcan, the one with the little thing you step on. When I stepped off of it, it pinched my foot's skin. That was exactly a week ago. Now that cut is all thick and peeling. It's black and red, and sometimes bleeds. My mom doesn't really care.I'm only eleven. Please help! Is it infected?

Answer 1

It might just be healing and just going through the process of that.  If you haven't noticed any swelling or pussing then there probably isn't an infection.  Did you make sure it was clean after you cut it and have you been keep it clean and putting peroxide on it?  Those are steps to take to prevent an infection.  If you start to develop a fever at all, or the toe doesn't improve make sure your mother gets you to the doctor because infections are nothing to play around with.

Answer 2

You may need a Tetnis Shot, If you haven't had one in 5 years or so. Would depend on the metal used in the can. If the can was made of tin or iron and was rusty, you are at risk. Other wise treat it with an antiseptic.  

Answer 3

Call Child Protective Services and tel them that you have an infected cut on your foot - from a teash can - and your mom won't take you to a doctor or a clinic.

Ask them what to do.

Your mom is being an idiot ...