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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

I'd suggest suphathiazole powder, but you can't buy sulpha drugs anymore! This stuff was a miracle powder that was used on the battlefields in WWII, for some of the worst injuries imaginable -and most of them healed without scars! Then in the 60's of course, the FDA stepped in and made it prescription only. Today, it's almost impossible to get.

But another little first aid trick -that most people consider controversial- is plain old adhesive tape. The cloth tape, 3/4" wide, that's usually used to hold gauze bandages in place. If you squeeze the cut closed and apply a strip of tape over it, the tape not only holds it closed, but creates an airtight seal, aiding in the natural healing. Not only that, but it keeps dirt and germs out, which a band-aid won't do. Finally, it creates a small suction, drawing out bacteria, germs, and mucus from the wound. Change the tape after several hours, and you'll see the mucus and dirt that comes off with it. After the first change, change it daily. The wound will turn white, and that's not gangrene! That's the area healing itself. My father swore by adhesive tape for minor cuts, nicks, scratches, and even for drawing out slivers. Mom was a nurse, and learned about tape from Dad!

Some folks seem to think duct tape does the same thing. It very well may, but duct tape is not sterile, or made under sterile conditions. Medical adhesive tape is.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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...

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

A styptic pencil will sop the bleeding. Adhesive (butterfly) stitches, which are available from most pharmacies, will bring the skin together to allow healing.

Answer 9

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.

Answer 10

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.