i have a pretty nasty cut on my arm. it's not big, but it's kind of gaping open.
2006-08-04 01:49:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You might need a couple of stitches if it's opened. Clean it with peroxide and get to the doctor. I'm worried that you can get an infection if you dont. If it's a gaping cut, you cannot use neosporin or antibacterials on it.
2006-08-04 01:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably too late for stitches. Stitches should be done wiithin about 2 hours of the original injury.
If you think you can take care of the cut yourself, make sure it is clean---clean with a mild soap and water. Then, apply an antibiotic ointment that you can get at a drugstore or even convenience store (Bactroban, Polysporin, Neosporin are some common brands). Put a band-aid or sterile dressing over the cut.
Change the band-aid once a day, remembering to re-apply an antibiotic ointment---this will dramatically speed healing and reduce scarring.
If your cut is still bleeding, or shows any sign of infection (pus, redness and heat around the wound), see a doctor.
2006-08-04 01:57:56 · answer #2 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first clean the cut with iodine solution and press it together allowing the cut to close. Apply onto it a little amount of Dexpanthenol (active ingridient)cream just to cover the open wound and a bandage onto it for one day, to prevent it from dirt. Do the same the next day but no more bandage bandage coz it prevents the cut to dry up.
Dexpanthenol helps cell regeneration by cell damage.
2006-08-04 09:10:45 · answer #3 · answered by stroby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually use some kind of antibiotic ointment and keep a bandage on at all times. My last nasty cut only took about three or four days to close up.
2006-08-04 01:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch, what did you do?
Well, if you don't go get stitches, use superglue. I know it sounds weird, but glue along each side of the cut and hold it together until dry. The glue will disolve as the wound heals. Be careful, certain brands might sting.
2006-08-04 01:57:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best natural remedy is to get a Aloe plant, split it open and place the juice from inside the plant on the cut. It is also good for burns.
2006-08-04 03:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by U don't say 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use liquid bandage and then put neosporin on it once a day and leave unbandaged about half the day so it gets plenty of air.
2006-08-04 01:53:44 · answer #7 · answered by mandmdickens 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your skin will contract after an injury to help stop bleeding and keep stuff out. Your veins and arteries will do this too if you have a serious injury.
2016-03-26 22:48:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a deep open cut you should get some stitches. If it is not deep you can use a topical antiseptic.
2006-08-04 01:54:46 · answer #9 · answered by Michael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to seek medical attention to lessen the risk of infection
2006-08-04 02:17:24 · answer #10 · answered by bibbie19 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋