What is the best thing to use on a cut that won't heal?

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phill d	Put some plastic gloves on (the type you find at petrol stations) and wear them overnight. They'll help retain moisture and will heal in no time at all. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jonah	super glue...Seriously Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ann B	Hi, Depending on your age and state of general health (ie if under 40 and in general good health) healing should be less than a week for a superficial graize/cut. If you are generally under the weather or over 40 things may be a little slower. If you sufffer with Diabetes you should see your doctor. If you are vegatarian you may need to take some additional vitamin/mineral supplements to boost the system.The other reasons for slow healing is that the cut is being disturbed i.e. on a finger joint where movement disturbs the healing process. Or alternatively there is infection present - where the area may be very red, possibly hot to touch or oozing pus. then you should bathe the cut with previously boiled water with a tablespoon of salt or alternatively diluted dettol/ TCP or similar. If all above fails see your Doctor. Hope that helps. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

allears	A styptic pencil will sop the bleeding. Adhesive (butterfly) stitches, which are available from most pharmacies, will bring the skin together to allow healing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Shorty	A doctor? Okay, I gotta admit the nurse idea is, uh, more appealing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Liligirl	There are organic reasons a cut or wound will not heal,as this is symptomatic of certain illnesses (such as diabetes) which are virtually undetectable without a simple exam. Please see your doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

paul FBG	Honey,and if She wont do it,go to a doctor,failing that cauterisation might work. (Although a little painful with a poker), OOUUCCHH !! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

svmainus	Neosporin Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mishnbong	Air, let it breathe, scab over DON'T pick! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Thunderklese	Go to the drug store, get liquid capsules of Vitamin A, break it open and apply directly to skin. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fr2fish	stiches Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

stu	duct tape Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kenjinuk	If its a big cut, then get those handy strips to pull it closed, see your practce nurse or go to A+E dept. Otherwise the plastic skin products that put a clear plastic skin over the top, it stops cracking and water getting into the wound. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Terry K	Have you heard of Reliv? www.reliv.com kilburg@iowatelecom.net Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bilko_ca	if it won't heal... a Dr. when i was a chef and cut myself, I'd use black pepper, hold pressure on the wound, it doesn't sting nearly as much as you'd think, it's actually very slight... but the pepper will stop the bleeding... flour has also worked, but it hurts more. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

martinse08	it depends. that actually could be a sign of something. dont wear a band-aid as much. clean it out a lot. you dont really need to put something on it but again it depends Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fbyrne2@btinternet.com	try savlon or sudacrem Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

natasgold17	neosoporine, superglue (as a band-aid), Vitamin K (helps clotting of blood, so it stops bleeding and starts healing). If all Else fail.. get to the doctor, you may be a hemophiliac. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sheena	Tea Tree oil is marvelous for lots of things Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Social Science Lady	If a cut will not heal, there is usually a medical reason for it. Go to your doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mistickle17	Buy a bottle of 'New Skin' from the chemist or supermarket. It does sting when you put it on but when dry it will protect the cut till it has healed. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jacbabe07	lavender oil Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jezbnme	try aloe vera if its not to deep Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Joanne W	Aloe vera gel, rubbed onto the wound then covered to dry. xxx Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

clmez2	surpizingly honey is excellent.put it on like a cream.i had a bad infection on my little toe and put raw honey on it.3 days later it healed.try it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Halox	super glue if it has stopped bleeding and is not closing up, if it wont stop bleeding use a credit card to stem the flow. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hobo	go to a pharmacist and ask however he may refer to your doctor Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tulip	try putting on it a leaf from aloe vera plant. Trust me- it does the trick. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sweet ivy lyn	Seriously, if it's been longer then a few days and it doesn't appear to be healing, I'd have a Doctor check it out; you might have an underlying condition like Diabetes or it may be getting infected and causing toxins to build up in your system; I know a person who actually died from a cut that became infected and poisoned him... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mary Mary Jane	tripple antibiotic ointment Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cat	super glue- don't laugh it really does work deodorant even works on helping with the pain The best thing to do however is to see a doctor to make sure there is no infection that you can't see. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No