Question:
How do I heal a cut?
were the skin tears were your leg and pubic area meet, how do you get it to heal? — maria_sola (posted on April 9, 2006)
April 9, 2006
I would get any thing that they use for diaper rashes. And keep it dry.
Do not rub but pat away any dampness. Let air hit it. Lay under a ceiling
fan and let the breeze work its magic
— pettykash
April 9, 2006
Wear very lose clothing, NO underwear, Neosporin -alternating using and not
using, it will heal it just takes time.
Jenniffer a.k.a. Jonesin
— Jonesin
April 9, 2006
I just had an appt. with the dermatologist and inquired about the area
under my gut that now hangs down and he stated to use triple antibiotic
ointment and to dry it out after that to use TALC ONLY. He stated that the
cornstarch has carbs and then turns to sugar which if you have an infection
will feed it. Also stated if an infection did not clear up then to use an
otc for yeast infections on it and it would clear it up without a trip to
the doctor. Also keep it as dry as possible. I myself end up with small
scratches in that area that bleed so I know how uncomfortable it can be.
Hang in there.
— 1968 Loser
April 9, 2006
If the tear is enough, go get it stitched or stapled. But I doubt you
meant an injury that big. My hubby echoes the advice of the other posters
based on his vasectomy procedure. Dryness and topical antibiotics are your
best bet. I myself used to get a LOT of heat rashes under my breasts. The
poster stating her doc said get a med for yeast infections...it totally
works! I used that alternately with Medicated Gold Bond and stayed in
front of a fan as much as I could. In two days the literal blisters that
were there had completely healed.
If the wound needs closing by home methods, maybe using butterfly strips
would stay on you better considering the area according to hubby.
— Twitterbug
April 9, 2006
Desitin Creamy is a lifesaver! You can get it at any pharmacy or discount
store, like walmart. You usually have to look near the diapers or baby
supplies. It is inexpensive and IT WORKS! Just make sure you don't get
the original old Desitin, it works but it stinks. The creamy kind really
doesn't have any smell and washes off with soap and water. One of the best
things about desitin is that it promotes healing while helping to keep the
injured area dry and that is very important.
— Martina B.
April 9, 2006
I have the same problem when I sweat a lot. I use Vagisil cream for yeast
infections. Thats the only thing that works. The also have a medicated
powder you can use after it heals up. It is by Monistat. I use it everyday
to prevent it. Hope this helps!
— Tonia Loveslife
April 9, 2006
As a preventative (SP?*) That Monistat Soothing Care Powder Gel can work.
I have also used Tea Tree Oil on the sores. I have never experienced such
awful pain in my life as those sores and burns, etc. I get them constantly.
My doc wrote out a scrip for a good yeast cream, and when my weight goes
down more. Nip/Tuck there. I feel your pain, a week and a half ago, I had
it so bad, I was crying, I took Tylenol and went to sleep.
— Tracydarlin
April 9, 2006
Another good thing for it and all the rashes under the tummy and breasts is
Micatin, it is for Jock itch. It cures yeast infections quickly. It comes
in a tube, and also a spray. I wouldn't know what to do without that stuff.
Rita
— Incredibleshrinkinglady
April 10, 2006
Sympathies, Maria, been there, done that, hated it!!!! After my surgery, I
got nasty red sore skin where you have it and under my belly and breasts.
It was summer, and I was sweating a lot. I got no relief from the OTC
remedies posted here, but my doctor prescribed Lotrisone cream (generic is
Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Cream) and that did the trick. I went from
crying in the shower from the pain when the water hit the raw skin to pain
free in one day, and totally healed in about a week. The cream is about
$55 self pay at Walgreens, and yes, it's prescription only, but it's worth
every penny! I keep it handy, and use it at the first sign of redness or
stinging. Hope you heal up fast!
— mwilson523
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