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I'm a wildland firefighter. i cut a chunk of the tip of my thumb off. it was cauterized. whats the quickest i can be back out there. any healing tip?
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Let it heal: Follow the wound care instructions given to you by the treating physician. Protect the wound from further trauma. Sorry this means no axe or shovel work until you have new tissue covering the wound. Re-injury or infection only prolong the process and keep you off the line longer.
Answered 8/2/2014
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Vitamin C: Try a vitamin C supplement of 500 mg a day to help wound healing.
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