Wounds and their aftermath

I wouldn't bother covering that up with any heavy bandages, honestly. You want to let it breathe so it dries out faster. Since the wound is still pretty moist at this stage, just stick to an antiseptic for now. Later on, once it settles, you can switch to a moisturizing cream to help prevent scarring—maybe ask the pharmacist for a recommendation. You could even try some old-school home remedies like calendula ointment if you want...

Alright, thanks a whole lot 🙂

If you don't have those specific oils on hand, honey or olive oil will suffice as an alternative.

Go see a dermatologist
At the end of the day, it's still your face
If you notice any pus starting to form, then use some Rivanol
It’s this fluorescent greenish-yellow liquid that works similarly to rubbing alcohol, but without that intense stinging sensation

That’s actually what my doctor used on my wound once

By the way, don't bother using any gauze
Not even those medicated mesh pads—I tried them and they ended up sticking right to my skin

I ended up with some pretty bad scrapes on my legs
I took a spill off my bike, too

Hey there.

I could use some advice regarding a wound on my shoulder...

Honestly, I think I first bumped it somewhere while out in the ocean, but I can't say for sure. I felt it at the time, but I didn't think much of it later.

I just figured, a scratch is just a scratch.🤷🤷

But yesterday, I was in Cleveland for the Youth Sports Games qualifiers (🙂). During the finals, as I was moving toward the pass, someone caught my right arm—I'm a lefty—and basically ripped that wound wide open.

Now it looks pretty disgusting. It’s huge, and it stings like hell.

The medic on-site tried to do something, but honestly, she just gave it a quick spray and called it a day. Not much help.🙄

Since my mom finished her degree at Johns Hopkins, I asked her what I should do. She wrote down a list of stuff to grab from the pharmacy, so I picked up the following:

- Bivacin ointment

- White medical tape

- Some kind of antiseptic

- And, obviously, sterile gauze.

I'm sure you're wondering why I'm posting this. You're probably thinking, "So what? It's just a wound, you've got the meds, how can we help?"

The thing is, I need this to heal fast. We have the big finals coming up in Miami, and I have to be there.

Please, if you have any extra tips or advice on how to speed up the healing process so this thing actually closes up, let me know.

P.S.—just asking for some serious answers here, please.......

Carol Green78 said:P.S.—just asking for some serious answers here, please.......

Just treat it with Bivacin like your mother advised you to. Let the wound air out; honestly, it’ll heal faster when exposed to the air than if you keep it smothered under a Band-Aid. Basically, whenever you have a moment to yourself, just take your shirt off and let it breathe. Once there is even a tiny bit of healing progress—once the surface has toughened up and scabbed over from being exposed to the air—then you can start applying an ointment or some chamomile oil (which is excellent for skin recovery). Don't rush into the ointments right now; let the wound harden naturally first, then move on to those.👍

uh, uh....but we're important people too... alright then...( oops, just teasing the OP )

1. Clean out the wound and the area around it—use a non-alcoholic antiseptic on the actual cut, but you can go ahead and use regular rubbing alcohol on the surrounding skin
2. pat it dry using some sterile swabs or gauze
3. cover it up with a hydrocolloid dressing—something like a thin Granuflex from Convatec or maybe a thin Tegaderm from 3M... there are tons of varieties out there, or honestly anything similar works. If the wound is a bit deeper, you might want to fill it with a medicated paste or gel from those same brands first... everyone makes something for that sort of thing
4. Just leave it alone for a good 2 or 3 days, unless you notice any fluid leaking out. If that happens, you’ll just need to redo the whole process
5. If you get a hydrocolloid bandage on right, it seals everything up so well that you can move around, shower, and live your life without worrying about it peeling off
5. if anyone tells you this doesn't work, don't listen to them.
6. Bivacin doesn't really serve much of a purpose other than being a placebo; the real trick is just making sure you clean the wound and the surrounding area properly. Antibiotic powders aren't going to speed things up or provide any extra protection

hint - this only applies if the wound is more than just a tiny scratch.

Does anyone know where the EGF is located? 😁

Granuflex—and stuff like that—really is the fastest way to go if you want actual results when it comes to healing. I’m not so sure about using St. John’s Wort oil or Bivacin; I don't guess they'll kick in very quickly for you. Good luck!

When using hydrocolloid dressings, simply rinsing the wound with saline—or even just a quick shower—is perfectly fine, though opinions on that vary. If you notice any signs of infection, applying Aquacel AG might be a good idea; it looks like felt initially but turns into a gel, which can then be covered with an Extrathin secondary dressing. Anything that appears unsightly, smelly, or slimy is a normal part of how these dressings work, so there's no need for concern. As Scott Allen10 so clearly explained, the application process is straightforward. Since you are in a hurry, you can pick up these dressings at local pharmacies. It seems Stoma Medical has its own retail outlet; their main office is located at 121 Savish Street where they can provide more details, and if your doctor deems it necessary, it may be covered by Medicare. With this type of dressing, you can bathe without any worry.

Aloe vera root is the fastest, most effective way to heal a wound properly. I’ve tested this countless times on myself and my family.
It's common knowledge that aloe contains allantoin, a substance that actively promotes cell regeneration. You just have to be certain there isn't any debris trapped inside the wound and ensure you aren't dealing with an underlying deep-seated infection.

The best method? Apply a fresh paste made by grating the root and simmering it in a bit of water. Alternatively, you can use an aloe macerate, a tincture, a commercial spray from a local pharmacy, or even a powder sourced from a health food store mixed into a paste.

If the wound is deep enough that it isn't healing even with Bivacin and other little things—maybe it actually needs some professional medical attention?

Hey everyone! I could really use some advice here 😁

So, I had a bit of a tumble today, and now I'm sitting here with this pretty nasty open wound right in front of my knee.
I’m honestly a little unsure about the best way to handle this—should I be cleaning it a certain way, or is it better to just throw a bandage or some gauze on it and call it a day?

Thanks so much in advance for any tips you can share. 😉

It all depends on what kind of wound we're talking about here. Since you mentioned it's the knee, I’m ruling out a puncture wound—if it were one of those, you should be sprinting to an ER right now for a tetanus shot. You said it's open? It might need stitches. If you're thinking it can skip the sutures, then just rinse it out with warm water, maybe dab some Neosporin on it, cover it with clean gauze, and wrap it up... the standard procedure. But honestly, by the time I finished typing this response, the wound might have already started closing up 😁

I really need some advice here.
I’m not entirely sure if this fits under this specific topic, but I felt like I needed to reach out to someone.
So... basically, I had this tiny little pimple on my chin—and since I absolutely cannot stand looking at stuff like that, I ended up squeezing it—but then, out of nowhere, it turned into this huge, nasty wound on my chin and now I’m totally lost on what to do.
My mom gave me some cream to put on it, but honestly, it isn't doing anything at all.
I’ve actually been feeling too embarrassed to even leave the house because everyone keeps asking me what happened—even my teachers! 😢

😕There’s really nothing you can do besides waiting for a scab to form and fall off on its own. Using some Tylenol powder helps, or maybe even some old Bivacin

I've been waiting for weeks now—seriously, it feels like forever!
And honestly, where am I even supposed to find this stuff for sale?

Weeks?!??! 😲

Just go see a dermatologist... who knows what kind of inflammation we're actually dealing with here.