How to Clean and Treat Abrasions at Home

Abrasions hurt and can last a long time. However, there are things you can do at home to speed up the healing process. This guide will teach you to do so using normal household products.

Instructions

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  Clean the abrasion by taking warm water and mild soap. Make sure that you get all the dirt out. Take a clean gauze and gently scrub the area to ensure that it's all clean.

• 2

  Use an antiseptic solution or hydrogen peroxide to clean it futher. If you do not have these, you can also use clean salt with iodine which is a natural astringent. It will definitely sting, but start the curing process.

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  Address the wound by using sterile gauze, cotton, and antibiotic cream or powder like Neosporin. You will need to change these at least once a day to speed up the healing process.

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  In order to help your healing, put pure aloe gel on it. Calendula is also good because it's anti-inflammatory, astringent and antiseptic. It also promotes new skin growth and stops bleeding. A few drops of lavender oil helps in healing abrasions. The affected area can be disinfected with thyme tea or with a cup of water containing 3-5 drops of the essential oil. Home made salves and ointments made with tea tree and comfrey are also very effective in treating abrasions. Last, but not least, vinegar is a natural astringent so applying three part water to one part vinegar will help immensely.