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I have a scab on my leg and am trying to find out what


Sent to Health Experts May 29, 2006 8:54 p.m.
I have a scab on my leg and am trying to find out what the best, quickest way is to help it heal. Should I take a bath and soak it, sit in the sun? Please help. I'm going on vacation and want it gone soon. Thank you.

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I've used Neosporan and put some antibiotic bandades on it. I've also kept it very clean.
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May 29, 2006 8:57 p.m. (3 minutes and 3 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
If the wound has a scab, antibiotic ointment is not needed and it may cause the tissue to become soft and moist resulting in a slower healing process. I would use a lotion that contains aloe. This may also help to reduce any scarring. If this answer helps please hit the accept button. Thank you.

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Reply to James
Sent May 29, 2006 8:59 p.m. (2 minutes and 16 seconds later)
Is it okay also to take a bath or am I better off not doing so? Also, part as a scab, part is pretty raw still from having a bandage on it for a couple of days.

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May 29, 2006 9:03 p.m. (3 minutes and 40 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
If the area is pink and appears to be healing normally I wouldn't worry about it. It is absolutely fine to take a bath with this. Bathing/washing the area will also decrease the risk of infection. If this answer helps please hit the accept button. Thank you.

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Reply to James
Sent May 29, 2006 9:13 p.m. (10 minutes and 0 seconds later)
Thank you for your help. I only paid the $8.00 one time. I hope that was correct and I was not supposed to do it for each question. Have a great day.

Terri
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May 29, 2006 9:15 p.m. (1 minute and 35 seconds later)
It's fine. Thank you very much for letting me help you. Good luck on your vacation. Thanks.

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