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Best remedies for scrapes/skinned knee, arm and foot? i used aquaphor and wound wash so far. slid in sand (and fell) my dogs tracked in the house from the rain the other day. skinned my knee, arm and foot. overall pretty sore and banged up?

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I believe in treating significant scrapes by washing your hands well, then gently wash the scrapes with soap&water, pat dry, apply antibiotic ointment to prevent infection, apply a non sticking gauze held with paper tape. . Do this once or twice a day depending upon the severity of the wounds. See a physician as needed.

Answered 6/29/2021

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If you are still uncomfortable see you GP or Urgent Care to properly decried and medicate your wounds.

Answered 6/29/2021

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Agree with Dr. C. after cleaning the wound, apply triple antibiotic cream, available over the counter. If dirt got ground into the wound. get a tetanus booster shot. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV and Covid vaccines.

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