Antibiotic ointment isn't only useful for preventing infections- it also helps lock moisture into the cut. This is beneficial because dry wounds heal more slowly, so moisture will expedite healing. Apply ointment every time you wrap the wound. Even when you've stopped covering the cut, apply a dab of ointment to lock in moisture and help the healing process. Scabs sometimes form over cuts or scrapes. These help protect the area while it heals. Accordingly, you shouldn't pick at scabs or try to remove them. This will uncover the cut and your body will have to start healing itself all over again, slowing the healing process. Scabs sometimes get rubbed off accidentally and the cut starts bleeding again. If this happens, clean and dress it like any other cut. While we're often told that ripping band-aids off quickly is best, this can actually make your wound heal slower. Pulling a band-aid off too fast can rip scabs and reopen wounds, setting back the healing process. Instead, peel the band-aid off slowly. To help make this easier, you can soak the area in warm water to loosen the band-aid and make removal less painful. Alcohol, peroxide, iodine, and harsh soaps irritate and inflame the wound, which can slow the healing process and even cause scarring. For minor cuts and scrapes, all you need is clean water, mild soap, and antibiotic ointment. The body repairs itself while sleeping. If you don't sleep enough, the wound can take much longer to heal. Sleep is also essential for a healthy immune system to prevent infections while your wound heals. Commit to getting a full night's sleep to help your wound heal quickly and efficiently.
حافظ على رطوبة المنطقة. تجنّب العبث بالقشور أو إزالتها. أزِل الضمادات ببطء. تجنّب استخدام المطهرات القاسية على الجروح الطفيفة. احصل على قدرٍ كافٍ من النوم.