Question 1

does neosporin heal cuts faster?

Accepted Answer

Protects: It only protects against infections during the healing process, which is natural.

Question 2

can you tell me how long does it take neosporin to heal a cut?

Accepted Answer

Neosporin: Neosporin does almost nothing more than plain Vaseline does to heal wounds, namely it moisturizes the wound which helps to heal the skin.

Question 3

i have a small cut on my foreskin, should i put neosporin on it, and how long will it take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Put some neosporin on it. Should only take a couple of days to heal.

Question 4

is there anyway i can heal after shave vaginal scrapes and cuts?  im trying neosporin but is there anything else?

Accepted Answer

Treatment of Cuts: Moist skin heals fastest because the task of healing a wound requires the activity of cels. Cells cannot function in a dry environment. They need moisture to do their repair work.
As the wound dries out, it begins to crust, forming a scab causing the cells to work harder to repair the injury. The key to healing a cut is maintaining the right amount of moisture. Keeping the cut covered.

Question 5

my nose raw from blowing too much.now its dark & looks bad.kinda hurts.put neosporin on it. anything 2make it heal faster?could it go away in 5 days?

Accepted Answer

Dry Nose: Ointments or oils seal in moisture best. Creams are generally a bit lighter, while lotions moisturize the least. A hypoallergenic moisturizer will be less likely to cause irritation. Petroleum jelly works very well as a moisturizer. Make sure to use a soft tissue. Hope this helped :].

Question 6

the top of my butt crack splits/tears sometimes. it hurts like a cut. i use neosporin to heal. happening on/off for yrs. no thongs or obv cause. help?

Accepted Answer

See Dr: Possible pilonidal sinus tract. May benefit from surgery. Neosporin will not help, might hurt: throw it away. Which SDT's? Treatment for acne? Melanoma? Where? How bad? How long?

Question 7

i burned my face with toothpaste from using it for acne. how can i help it heal faster and is neosporin safe?

Accepted Answer

Don't really: recommend neosporin because of the possibility of becoming sensitive to it. Please don't use toothpaste as an acne treatment - as you have seen - it can be harmful. Straight aloe vera gel directly from the plant can sometimes accelerate healing. But be aware that some people also have a sensitivity to aloe vera. Take care.

Question 8

i have an open wound on my face and it started to turn into a scab but got ripped off. will neosporin help this heal fast?

Accepted Answer

NO: Throw it away. Vaseline or Aquaphor is better. Neosporin, bacitracin, triple antibiotic are all the same aminoglycocide antibiotics. They are not useful for application to skin. They fail to treat or prevent infections. They are common sensitizers, causing allergic reactions and interfering with wound healing. Also avoid peroxide, alcohol, and iodine on wounds.Water is good. Lubricating is good.

Question 9

i suffer with mild acne but i pick until they turn into open wounds, red and swollen. how can i heal these fast? i have already tried neosporin.

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: I'm so sorry you are suffering from acne. The dermatologist, or your pcp, can provide you with different forms of topical treatment that should help--a different topical antibiotic and/or drying agent can make a huge difference.

Question 10

i had a number of cold sores and they are now healing and i have a large scab on my face. should i put neosporin or anything to make it heal faster?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: you could put neosporin on the open lesions but taking prophylactic antivirus may be better. In addition taking it when you have an outbreak may help better

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Can you tell me how long does it take neosporin to heal a cut?

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I have a small cut on my foreskin, should i put neosporin on it, and how long will it take to heal?

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Is there anyway i can heal after shave vaginal scrapes and cuts? im trying neosporin but is there anything else?

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My nose raw from blowing too much.now its dark & looks bad.kinda hurts.put neosporin on it. anything 2make it heal faster?could it go away in 5 days?

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The top of my butt crack splits/tears sometimes. it hurts like a cut. i use neosporin to heal. happening on/off for yrs. no thongs or obv cause. help?

A member asked:

I burned my face with toothpaste from using it for acne. how can i help it heal faster and is neosporin safe?

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I have an open wound on my face and it started to turn into a scab but got ripped off. will neosporin help this heal fast?

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I suffer with mild acne but i pick until they turn into open wounds, red and swollen. how can i heal these fast? i have already tried neosporin.

A member asked:

I had a number of cold sores and they are now healing and i have a large scab on my face. should i put neosporin or anything to make it heal faster?

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