A member asked:

I skinned my nose doing gymnastics yesterday-it's flat, red, raw, and stinging. i have school pictures in two days - how can i make it heal quickly??

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Skin abrasion: Sometimes zinc oxide-overnight- (desitin) can promote healing as it promotes fibroblast growth and is antibacterial/antifungal. For the day there are medicated concealers. with salicylic acid ( do not take if aspirin allergy)

Answered 7/12/2015

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