Question 1

why do cuts on the face take longer to heal than anywhere else on the body?

Accepted Answer

Good question...: Depending on the area of the cut (such as the nose), there are fewer blood vessels present to deliver healing elements (such as fibroblasts) to the area.

Question 2

lets say your skin heals from a cut, and then on that same place where it healed you get cut again. will it take longer to heal?

Accepted Answer

: It may take a little longer if the area has a very indurated scar that makes it difficult for both sides of the wound to close easily.If That’s the case,try to approach both sides of the wound with medical tape instead of leaving it to close on its own.If you can’t do it easily, it may need stitches.The area needs also a good cleaning from the old scab if it was still there.Apply Vaseline daily

Question 3

can a new piercing take longer to heal after being infected?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An uninfected piercing will form a fistula & heal more quickly then an infected piercing site. If you have an infection - please seek medical treatment.

Question 4

does aleeve cause ecchymosis to take longer to heal?

Accepted Answer

it might: Aleve, (naproxen) a low dose of  naproxyn does have an effect on platelets limiting their ability to help in clot formation. If you are sensitive to it or are taking alot you could develop easy bruising and it might take a little longer for bruises to heal.

Question 5

if u had cesarean a month ago can u be able to wet ur scar the fatter u r does that mean ur scar will take longer to heal?

Accepted Answer

Ok if healed: If the scar is healed then getting wet is fine. If there is discharge, leaking or the wound is open, then dressing changes are used until healed. The more fat, the longer it can take to heal. Rarely, it needs to be closed at a second operation. The best thing to do is to check with your doctor.

Question 6

does taking hot showers make allergy rashes take longer to heal ?

Accepted Answer

Showers: If you burn the skin it will. Warm showers are fine.

Question 7

does a upper or lower tooth extraction site  take longer to heal. or is it the same healing time?

Accepted Answer

Not the tooth: It's the complexity of the extraction. And sometimes it's just how traumatized the tissue becomes.

Question 8

would a shattered scapula take longer to heal than a compound tib fib fracture?

Accepted Answer

No: tib fib is one of the slowest healing fractures

Question 9

if a person , senior citizen, is on a blood thinner plavix (clopidogrel) or baby asperin, does a wound take longer to heal?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Asprin and Plavix (clopidogrel) really shouldn't cause wound complications. I would be more worried about any underlying atherosclerosis causing poor wound healing (as that is likely why you are on Aspirin and plavix).

Question 10

will tendinitis take longer to heal and stop hurting without enough rest? my job has me walking around 2 miles or more a day. i have knee pain since sept 20th. i was diagnosed w tendinitis. i get to rest at night but very busy during the day. advice?

Accepted Answer

Knee tendinitis: Tendinitis is often caused by repetitive motion and stress on the tendon, and unfortunately your continuing to walk 2 miles daily doesn't promote healing. Have you consulted an orthopedic specialist? Have you considered taking a week to rest the knee and taking a course of anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen or naproxen? An orthopedic specialist may recommend a corticosteroid injection to

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Why do cuts on the face take longer to heal than anywhere else on the body?

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Lets say your skin heals from a cut, and then on that same place where it healed you get cut again. will it take longer to heal?

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Can a new piercing take longer to heal after being infected?

A member asked:

Does aleeve cause ecchymosis to take longer to heal?

A member asked:

If u had cesarean a month ago can u be able to wet ur scar the fatter u r does that mean ur scar will take longer to heal?

A member asked:

Does taking hot showers make allergy rashes take longer to heal ?

A member asked:

Does a upper or lower tooth extraction site take longer to heal. or is it the same healing time?

A member asked:

Would a shattered scapula take longer to heal than a compound tib fib fracture?

A member asked:

If a person , senior citizen, is on a blood thinner plavix (clopidogrel) or baby asperin, does a wound take longer to heal?

A member asked:

Will tendinitis take longer to heal and stop hurting without enough rest? my job has me walking around 2 miles or more a day. i have knee pain since sept 20th. i was diagnosed w tendinitis. i get to rest at night but very busy during the day. advice?

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