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Please help! What is the fastest way to heal raw skin?

jamie — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:16:42 GMT

I picked at some skin on my nose, long story short, its now raw and bright red and I could take on a role as Rudolph. I need it to be healed as quickly as possible because of things I have planned for Friday.

So, I am just looking for opinions. Should I keep it covered with a band-aid or let it breathe? Also, should I apply Aloe Vera or Neosporin to it or just leave it alone?

Im just looking for opinions on how to heal it as fast as possible. Thanks so much.

Re: Please help! What is the fastest way to heal raw skin?

gazelle77 — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:18:07 GMT

I would put neosporin on it first... and just leave it alone.

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goodstuff — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:29:09 GMT

I vote for Neosporin, and leave it open to the air.

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Harpa — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:41:28 GMT

Vaseline lets your own skin do the healing and doesn't leave a skin scar.

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bmorechick — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:48:30 GMT

maybe a dab of raw, organic honey too! i sliced off the tip of my pinky finger with a potato peeler about a month ago. after the bleeding finally stopped, i applied some honey and wrapped it well. within 2 days it was healing well. can't hurt

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tends2dogs — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:51:47 GMT

Campophenique speeds healing. I use it for everything.

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Katluvr58 — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:14:34 GMT

Tea Tree Oil and Rose Hip Oil. I have a cat scratch on my stomach and after 2 days it has already gotten better. I put some Neosporin on Saturday evening. Before bed I put on Tea Tree and Rose Hip, Sunday the puffiness and redness was gone. I applied the two oils twice yesterday and it is almost gone today.

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HULAGIRL — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:16:03 GMT

Isomers Copper-P!

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MalteseMomma — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:20:37 GMT

Josie's Argan oil. I use it all the time on my nose and on cold sores too. In fact I use it on everything!

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Desertdi — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:07:22 GMT

clear aloe gel

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sidsmom — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:09:04 GMT

All good ideas....just keep it moist. I've unearthed a tin of Bag Balm that has helped on needed occasions.

Re: Please help! What is the fastest way to heal raw skin?

qualitygal — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:11:38 GMT

On 8/25/2014 gazelle77 said:
I would put neosporin on it first... and just leave it alone.

Yep

Re: Please help! What is the fastest way to heal raw skin?

Cardamom — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:16:53 GMT

On 8/25/2014 qualitygal said:
On 8/25/2014 gazelle77 said:
I would put neosporin on it first... and just leave it alone.

Yep

Agreed

Re: Please help! What is the fastest way to heal raw skin?

hopi — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:20:41 GMT

Isomers Copper P

Re: Please help! What is the fastest way to heal raw skin?

jamie — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 01:43:57 GMT

Thank you everyone for the replies. Neosporin seems to be the most popular answer.

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lavenderfields — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 02:27:58 GMT

I had some moles removed from my legs a few years ago and at the time the derm's office instructions were to clean the scraped skin with peroxide and water and then use Neosporin. My skin turned bright red and itched like crazy where the moles had been removed. The next time I had my yearly checkup my nurse practitioner was recommending Vaseline instead of Neosporin because others were also having reactions to the Neosporin.

I wouldn't use Vaseline on my face . Another vote for argan oil.

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Ceci — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 02:45:30 GMT

Copper, hands down!

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luv my Golden — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:00:04 GMT

Go to the Dermatologist ASAP. We are not qualified to give medical issues. Believe me I am in the process of finally going to the Dermatologist.

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GCR18 — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:34:47 GMT

I think you should put some ointment on it and cover it. I'd ask the pharmacist what kind.

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StuffnSuch — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 04:46:05 GMT

On 8/25/2014 luv my Golden said:
Go to the Dermatologist ASAP. We are not qualified to give medical issues. Believe me I am in the process of finally going to the Dermatologist.

The OP was not seeking medical opinions but personal experiences. And what she describes doesn't rise to the level of a derm visit.