4 weeks ago I got a sebaceous cyst removed, about the size of a biggish pea. The wound was then cautherized and stitched together. A scab formed over.
About two weeks in I scratched myself by accident, removing a tiny bit of the scab. The following days the wound started to leak. I contacted my doctor but they said it want infected, and they just removed the stitches. They look for maybe 5 secs in total.
They advised me to leave the scab alone, which I did.
Since a couple of days the scab keeps lifting off. Today I changed my bandage (I use one just for protection of the scab), and I got a shift of a nasty smell.
I lifted the scab/ flap a bit and I saw just how deep the wound had become, and full of green-brownish puss.
I am freaking out that the wound is so deep now, and I feel certain it's infected.
I messaged my doctor for advice but my trust in then is kinda shaky, after being fobbed off each time (or at least that what it feels like for me). And because its on my head and I want to minimize the scarring.
What's the best way to treat this wound? I am thinking maybe remove the scab, clean the wound two times a day with water, maybe put an antibacterial dressing in the wound and cover it up with a band Aid.
Thoughts?