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Question about cuts
BillieTheBot
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I post on a few self injury websites and a few times have asked for advice relating to cuts.
Anyway, a few times when I've done this, I've been told not to let them dry out. However, a few years ago, my dad told me that I shouldn't keep cuts covered because they go wet and weep.
My question is, whose right?
Anyway, a few times when I've done this, I've been told not to let them dry out. However, a few years ago, my dad told me that I shouldn't keep cuts covered because they go wet and weep.
My question is, whose right?
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http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=2§ionId=7775
and our page on minimising damage
Both seem to suggest that what you should do is clean any cut, pat them dry and then cover with a sterile non-stick dressing (and for anyone who notices, yup, I'm aware our advice seems to be out of date on antiseptic use and will mention it to our journalists on monday).
I like to use really strong antiseptic but this isn't recommended anymore as Jim pointed out but I like the feel of it when it stings so I still use it.
If I'm trying to make the cuts heal faster I keep the skin well moisturised, e.g. I use cocoa butter two or three times a day.
Jim - I do what you suggested.
I'd reccomend it to anybody.
Like windex is the do all in big fat greek wedding, neosporin is my do all :yes:
No, but that does sound very similar to antiseptic cream.