Scraped skin above elbow and knee, anything to stop the stinging?!


Question: Scraped skin above elbow and knee, anything to stop the stinging!?
well the knee isn't really that bad just some red bruising and cuts (luckily i was wearing jeans when i fell) but i scraped my the skin just 2 inches above my elbow and its dark purplish-red and is about the size 3 quarters, already put neosporin on it, had bandages and had a guaze on it but they all got wet and they made my the scrape hurt so i took it off!. So do you recommend anything!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Aloe vera gel might help with the stinging; however, the fact that the scraped area is inflamed and the gauze bandages got wet (presumably from fluid leaking out of the wound) indicates that the area is infected!. Since you already tried Neosporin and didn't get relief, I would suggest that you try gentler natural remedies!. You can soak the area(s) in warm salted water for 5 or 10 minutes once or twice a day!. Use 1/4 teaspoon salt per cup of water; in this concentration, the salt does not sting and will clean the wound and draw out any pus!. Raw honey also has a similar effect!. You can get it at your local health food store--make sure the label says "raw honey!." Smear a thin layer of it on the affected areas and let it sit for a few minutes, then wash it off with warm water!. It will sting a little at first, but helps clear infection, speed healing, and reduce scarring!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

there is an aloe with lidocaine (sp) usually used for sunburns because the lido numbs the burn, and you will find it in with the suntan stuff at the store!. It's a blue gel!.

The aloe will be good to heal it and the numbing wouldn't hurt!. And STOP GETTING IT WET!!!!!Www@Answer-Health@Com





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