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What Can I Use To Speed Up The Healing Process

Posted on Sun, 8 Nov 2020

Question: what can i use to speed up the healing process ?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Regular cleaning and dressing should be done

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the pic.
The wound is red.It suggests Healing.
There is no evidence of infection in the picture.
You should regularly clean the wound and do dressing after application of Povidone iodine ointment.
Take B complex tablet/capsule once daily
There are no specific measures for quick healing.If infection doesn't occur,it will heal soon.
Nothing to worry
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (50 minutes later)

what can i use to clean it ? i just dont want to risk it getting infected

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can use Povidone iodine solution

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You can use Povidone iodine solution for cleaning the wound.
Later, Povidone iodine ointment can be applied.
Please apply Dressing and cover the wound.
Nothing to worry.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj