Is my wound showing signs of infection or improvement?
Hi, I'm a little anxious about whether this wound on my left knee is moving in the right direction or if I need to be worried about it. I sustained this injury while trail running last Monday and did what I can to clean it and sanitise it before heading to a minor injury clinic to have them double check it was clean and get a dressing applied (hydrocolloid).
The reason I am more anxious about it is that I am now away from the UK for a week to compete in an ultra marathon this coming Saturday, which I really don't want to DNS or DNF because of this injury.
I've been replacing the dressing every day or so as I am still running which isn't the best for keeping the dressing in place and clean. I'm also finding a lot more fluid building up in the area after being active on my legs, further making me worry and wanting to clean the area and redress.
The area is warm but not anymore painful than I'd expect when touching the area.
Feel silly asking about this, but some reassurance from someone who's seen a wide range of injuries like this would really be appreciated. I'm more acquainted with typical grazes (ask how my hands faired from the fall😄)
Photo #1 is from today after a clean, with photo #2 from Saturday after doing the same.