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Wound Healing

Also indexed as:Cuts, Cuts & Scrapes, Injuries (Wounds), Skin Wounds, Wounds
Repair the damage to your skin and other soft tissues by caring for affected areas and focusing on your overall health. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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Repair the damage to your skin and other soft tissues by caring for affected areas and focusing on your overall health. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Deal with deficiencies

    Stick to a healthy diet and take a multivitamin to prevent deficiencies that can slow wound healing

  • Apply anti-biotic ointments

    Promote wound healing with topical anti-biotics, such as bacitracin, either alone or in combination with neosporin and polymyxin B (Neosporin, Polysporin)

  • Get support from vitamin C

    Take at least 1,000 mg a day of vitamin C to promote connective tissue repair

  • Try on topicals

    Apply an ointment containing zinc, chondroitin sulphate, and/or gotu kola to speed healing of skin wounds

  • Discover the benefits of bromelain

    To reduce swelling and speed the healing time for surgical wounds and soft tissue injuries, take a few hundred milligrams a day of this pineapple-derived enzyme during the first a few days after surgery or injury

  • Ask about commonly prescribed topical anti-biotics used to treat infection and help with healing, such as metronidazole (MetroGel) and mupirocin (Bactroban)

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The information presented by TraceGains is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. Self-treatment is not recommended for life-threatening conditions that require medical treatment under a doctor's care. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over the counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires December 2024.