Thread: How do you treat cuts?

What are you doing yourself? Or what do you suggest? I'm not talking about little weepers, cuts that bleed for 5-10 minutes or so.

With DE shaving, I never had anthing worst then a nick that an alum block could sort out. I'd just carry on applying aftershave lotion and a mosteriser after and it would heal by the next morning.

After starting on a feather DX last week, cuts are far worst,I have 2 red lines from that first shave where I just did the same as above. Anything you guys suggest on healing faster and/or preventing any permanent scaring??

In order of increasing severity, nothing, cold water, styptic, pressure, super glue, emergency room. When you get the flow stopped a touch of neosporin or other topical antibiotic seems to speed healing a bit. Having said that, on my last trip to the dermatologist I was told to never use those types of antibiotic. #1 cause of dermatitis and in some cases anaphylactic shock. They now recommend a good cleaning and vaseline only on cuts.

That is a bit of a surprise!

I have used quite a few neosporin tubes over the years with no problem.

It was always the go to ointment when hand callus would crack in the winter.

Ya, that is a surprise to me too about not using a topical anti bacterial ointment. I have used plenty of Neosporin and Savlon over the years. No ill effects yet, touch wood.

Bob

For most cuts, a styptic pencil is sufficient for me. If the cuts too deep for styptic, I'll use pressure and the classic " toilet paper square". If I'm still leaking, then I use one of the little round Band-Aids that come in the assorted box. Then I follow up the cut with Polysporin to minimize any scarring. That's always fixed it, if it was worse than that I would probably require stitches and a lesson on using a razor properly!

Originally Posted by rolodave

It was always the go to ointment when hand callus would crack in the winter.

I have problems with cracking on my fingers during winter. The best solution I have found is C.O. Bigelow Chapped Hands Remedy (not greasy). Found out about it last winter and got healed...Putting it on every morning before work and so far so good this winter. Not cheap though. If you go to Bath and Bodyworks buy 2 and get the 3rd free!

If nothing works you could always claim it is a fencing scar.

Bob

Originally Posted by Splashone

In order of increasing severity, nothing, cold water, styptic, pressure, super glue, emergency room. When you get the flow stopped a touch of neosporin or other topical antibiotic seems to speed healing a bit. Having said that, on my last trip to the dermatologist I was told to never use those types of antibiotic. #1 cause of dermatitis and in some cases anaphylactic shock. They now recommend a good cleaning and vaseline only on cuts.

It is quite possible that the carrier gel benefits the healing more than the antibiotics.

If you can deal with the sting, disinfecting with Absorbine Veterinary lineament work pretty darn good for infection prevention.

Originally Posted by RezDog

If you can deal with the sting, disinfecting with Absorbine Veterinary lineament work pretty darn good for infection prevention.

Could it be worse than styptic?