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What should i do if an abrasion won't heal?
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See your doctor: There can be several reasons for non-healing . Infection, medical problems, poor circulation, local swelling and inflammation to name a few. Have it investigated.
Answered 7/11/2013
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Superfast healing: The real question is what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, and bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day and protected from trauma. Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected.
Answered 12/12/2014
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