What is the best way to treat an abrasion on the skin? Anticeptic solution? Anticeptic cream? etc?

Answer 1

i work in trauma icu and see tons of abrasions....

wash the area really well with warm water and mild soap. don't use anything like peroxide or alcohol-these will actually damage any new skin trying to grow...

use neosporin-apply a thin layer over the wound and then cover it with a telfa pad-these can be found in any drug store and won't stick to the wound. they will also help keep out infection.

you can take ibuprofen for pain and swelling. 200-400 mg every 6 hours but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours.

seek medical attention if:

you develop a fever of 101 or higher
the abrasion is having drainage that is yellowish-brown or green in color
the swelling is increasing or spreading
you have red lines extending from the abrasion to the rest of your body (this indicates infection has spread to your bloodstream-you'll need meds asap)

these are all signs of infection and you'll need antibiotics to treat it.

Answer 2

if it is just a simple abrasion, you can opt not to put anything on the wound. just make sure that it is always clean and dry. soap and water is enough to cleanse the wound. But if you would like to put something on the abraded area, you could go either way. its basically the same thing. the only difference is that one is slightly absorbed faster than the other.

Answer 3

Clean the wound and dry it. Apply an antibiotic ointment, such a polysporin or neosporin. Cover with a band aid. Repeat this process once a day. The wound will heal MUCH faster doing this than if you leave it uncovered.

Answer 4

For a scrape use a cream
For a cut use a liquid

Answer 5

First you have to wash with antiseptic solution then apply cream...dont touch it with your dirty hands to prevent infection.and if pain and swollen persist consult a doctor for further medical management...

Answer 6

DUDE! Pickle Juice and thawed bacon works great.

Answer 7

clean it with soap and water daily. apply some neosporin to it daily until healed.