It's a bit late for me to give you this advice now, as your post says 17th August. But, if you ever get cut again, or your cuticle is nipped a little too much, or any part of nail/cuticle/toe feels like it is going to get sore or infected, go and buy some really good quality essential oil of lavender, (tisserand, Jurlique, or similar brand) and put just one drop, neat and undiluted onto the spot. It usually nips any kind of minor infection in the bud, while also magically removing the pain! Do this 2 or 3 times a day, for a couple of days and it will kill off the infection. But always get medical advice for anything that's worse or doesn't shift after a couple of days, or if u are diabetic. (don't get neat essential oils in eyes or use in early pregnancy) :o)