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How long do scratches take to heal totally?
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Neosporin: Keep it clean. Often neosporin or other antibiotic creams will keep it moist and help healing, and minimize scarring. After it is healed, applying topical silicone can help with the scar. Length of time for healing depends on the depth of the scratch and nutritional status.
Answered 4/30/2015
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Healing scratches: It depends on the type of scratches, the amount, the proximity to each other, the depth, and your ability to heal. Expectations should be about 7-14 days for the body to heal the skin.
Answered 5/28/2016
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