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Is drinking alcohol good for wounds?

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No: In moderation it won't hurt but wont help. A heavy drinker will skip important nutrients and that would be detrimental to healing.

Answered 2/1/2018

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Dr. Vadim Glukh answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

No: No - because a lot of times it interferes with taking anti-biotics for example.

Answered 12/20/2020

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