Cut on face, how long do I need to leave Band-Aid on?

Question

I must have scratched my face in my sleep last night because I woke up with a small cut. I would like it to heal before the weekend so I put Neosporin and a Band-Aid over it because I read that is the fastest way to heal a cut (keeping it moist). How long do I need to keep it covered for quickest healing?

Answer 1

Wounds do heal better in a moist environment. However, the neosporin and the adhesive on bandaids can cause more problems because people develop allergies to them. If it were me, I'd put a little vit E (or A&D) ointment on it at night and otherwise just let nature take its course. Just don't peel the scab off or you may have a more noticeable scar.

Answer 2

I would recommend using sun screen, my doctor said it allows the scar tissue to heal and not burn in the sun. Also, if you have concealer, it is a good way to make your scars less noticeable. I do not advise cutting though, there are better ways to take out your anger, sadness, what ever you are feeling to make you cut. Running really helped me, drawing or painting on yourself helps, using a rubber band instead of a blade, or hitting a punching bag. For anyone who is reading this that has just started or is thinking about starting, remember: " 1. One won’t be enough. 2. First Aid supplies get expensive. 3. Little kids will point and ask about them in public. 4. The numb parts will stay numb. 5. Showers will sting, shaving your legs will never be the same. 6. Scars get itchy, long sleeves will make you sweat. 7. Your mother will cry as she scrubs the blood from your bed sheets for the third time that week. 8. People will say, ‘I never knew you had a cat!’ 9.You’ll jump every time a friend touches you, because they unknowingly hit a scab. 10. They burn in the sun and become more noticeable. 11. You’ll apologize for cutting so deep, while wishing you’d gone deeper. 12. Some stains never go away. 13. The wounds inside are harder to heal. I have cut myself and I am not ashamed of it, but I would never wish the pain on anyone else. It may help for a few seconds, make you forget for a minute or two. But you will always regret the first time. I hope this helped and that you are able to hide your scars, just remember there are other ways.

Answer 3

To help it heal, I would use tea tree oil. I use it when I have cuts, scratches, small animal bites, and pimples. Do not keep it covered. Better to let it get fresh air. You can get tea tree oil in the first aid section at Wal-Mart or maybe a local pharmacy.

Answer 4

I wouldn't put band-aid on your face. It's more for larger cuts which need to be kept clean and moist to heal properly. Small face cuts would be much better left to heal naturally because they will dry up and dissapear more quickly.

Answer 5

Personally I think you would be better to take the Band-Aid off and let the air get to it. I find cuts heal faster that way.

Cheers :-)

Answer 6

keep it on just until it begins to heal.. about a day or 2... then remove the bandaid and keep puttting the neosporin on it so it will heal without a scar...

Answer 7

WELL IVE HEARD DIFFERENT IVE BEEN TOLD TO LET AIR ON IT TO MAKE IT SCAB FASTER ALL THE MOIST IS DOING IS KEEPING IT FROM HEELING I USE THE ALOE VERA PLANT THE SLIMY INSIDE HELP MINIMIZE SCARING AND HELPS IT HEAL FASTER.

Answer 8

Probably overnight for 2 days. Take it off durng the day to let it get some air.

Answer 9

you should leave the bandage off if you can..letting it breath is better. You can buy the NUSKIN product. Its a clear coat you brush on over it that acts like a scab and protects it

Answer 10

Personally I would have said that fresh air is much faster at healing!