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.

jonah	super glue...Seriously

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.

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.

Shorty	A doctor? Okay, I gotta admit the nurse idea is, uh, more appealing.

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.

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 !!

svmainus	Neosporin

mishnbong	Air, let it breathe, scab over DON'T pick!

Thunderklese	Go to the drug store, get liquid capsules of Vitamin A, break it open and apply directly to skin.

fr2fish	stiches

stu	duct tape

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.

Terry K	Have you heard of Reliv? www.reliv.com kilburg@iowatelecom.net

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.

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

fbyrne2@btinternet.com	try savlon or sudacrem

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.

Sheena	Tea Tree oil is marvelous for lots of things

Social Science Lady	If a cut will not heal, there is usually a medical reason for it. Go to your doctor.

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.

jacbabe07	lavender oil

jezbnme	try aloe vera if its not to deep

Joanne W	Aloe vera gel, rubbed onto the wound then covered to dry. xxx

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

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.

hobo	go to a pharmacist and ask however he may refer to your doctor

tulip	try putting on it a leaf from aloe vera plant. Trust me- it does the trick.

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...

Mary Mary Jane	tripple antibiotic ointment

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.