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Can i use lidocane on a scar from a deep cut through my glute muscle?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

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Check with MD: Lidocaine will ease the pain but will not aid in wound healing. If wound is clean Vitamin E oil applied 3 x daily will hasten healing.If red or any evidence of pus antibiotic cream will help.When in doubt check with an MD.

Answered 11/10/2015

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Ans: Why would you? I assume you are saying you still have pain from the injury? The lidocaine will not go through the scar tissue. Try more of a rub like voltaren (diclofenac) gel

Answered 10/29/2015

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A member asked:

Can i use lidocane on a scar from a deep cut through my glute muscle?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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