A week ago, I had my wart cauterized. It was big that the dermatologist had to inject anesthesia. After the procedure, he prescribed an anti-bacterial ointment, which I did not buy. Boo! After two days, the wound got infected. Ang kirot. But, I said to myself, “Nung bata nga ako, mas malaki pa dito sugat ko, Merthiolate lang ang katapat.” So, I didn’t bother seeking professional help despite my husband’s insistence. To alleviate the kirot, I took Mefenamic Acid. I also took Amoxicillin. Seven days after the cautery, the wound got bigger and eekier. That was the time I decided to have it checked by a dermatologist (not the one who cauterized my wart). Dermatologist: Anong nangyari dyan? Me: Na-infect po ata. Pinacauterize ko po pero di ko nilagyan ng ointment. Dermatologist: Ah, nagtitipid ka, eh lalo ka ngayon mamamahalan. Bibigyan kita ng antibiotics. Me: Doc, umiinom na po ako ng a...