Question
Two days ago, my child accidentally injured their eyelid. The wound has already been disinfected with alcohol, and there was no swelling yesterday. However, today I noticed that the area around the wound is red and swollen, even more than yesterday. Why is it worse today? I just gave the child a dose of azithromycin.
Answer
Based on your description and the provided photo, it appears that the eyelid may have been re-injured, leading to an infection at the wound. It is recommended to immediately perform debridement and disinfection of the wound and to rule out any eye injury. Additionally, it is advisable to receive a tetanus vaccine as soon as possible to prevent infection. Subsequent treatment for scarring should also be considered. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you and your child. Wishing you both good health.