“Let it air out.” 😂 How many times have you heard this?

[@lunalovesnature]

I love how every medical professional gives me a different answer to this

[@espsc1981]

😩

[@lindsayrobie]

This is the right answer…

[@Kruemelelarab]

​@@miclovesarthey, firstly I'm sorry that you're experiencing this on such a level :( And secondly I wanted to ask how you take care of cuts that probably should be stitched but you can't or don't want to get stitches.. Because I always let my cuts air out except for this one time where I put antiseptic creme and a bandaid on it. And that was the only time ever that a cut got infected so I never did it again. Air out was the way to go for me..

[@jfm14]

That's because they don't all have the same area of expertise. Listen to the derms on this one!

[@susa5846]

​@@jfm14 it depends on how deep the cut is. I understand this short for only very little accidents when the skin is only scraped little, not a deep cut. As a person with cats I know it is important to *always* desinfect the wound if a cat scratched your skin. If they bite you you should visit a doctor because cats can have very dirty tooth and their tooths are thin and very pointed, so bacteria can go deep into your skin and as soon as the tooth is out of the wound the skin closes over it, perfect for bacteria growth. If it goes into your blood you can become septic. Also it depends on where you was while hurting yourself. In garden you can have tetanus in the flower earth, in horse stables too. So it can be important to know how long ago your last tetanus vaccination was.

[@ema668]

Actual dermatology content that makes sense 😂 thanks for sharing non cosmetic real life skin issues

[@paulwootton5378]

Yes people...humans... are born with ointment and band aid.

[@maddieb.4282]

@@paulwootton5378ah yes you’d prefer we just rub some dirt in it like the cavemen would have huh?

[@stinkyanarchist]

@@paulwootton5378and who claimed we are? modern medicine is blessing not a curse

[@mh56487]

​@@paulwootton5378huh...? What do you even mean? They say "real life" as in this is actually useful for daily things. Scraping your knee is something that can happen and it's good to know what to do. It's not unrealistic to have some ointments or at least a bandaid at home

[@anzaia2164]

How is this non cosmetic

[@samiam858]

Personal experience taught me otherwise- I wound up with wicked road rash down my back and thigh. We cleaned the wounds out really well and applied Vaseline as suggested here. The wound on my back we kept covered, but the wound on my thigh we wound up letting air out since the bandages kept rubbing on my shorts and getting pulled off anyway. My thigh started looking much better in about 4 days, while my back refused to close up. After a week and a half, I put my foot down and 'let it air out.' It started to heal in 3 days of doing so.

[@schlierencombust]

Same thing happened to me. I scraped my knee though. I cleaned it and placed neosporine and bandaged it up every day for a week, sometimes 2x/day. It felt terrible walking and wouldn’t heal. Once I stopped the treatment and I allowed it to air out, it got better. What’s up with that?

[@mariesprowl2348]

@@schlierencombustI’m wondering if airing it out helps it heal quicker because it’s not being kept moist and covered ? Just gotta keep it clean which is hard for kids to do, hence the ointment and bandaids maybe …

[@P.e.m.a.]

Yeah, i let my stuff air out. Aint a big deal. Idk why a scrape should cost 20$ to fix. 🙄😂

[@hanibee22]

How is the scar on both?

[@keithricketts4867]

I am now 52 years old, and have taken the advice of many people over the years and trust me, every one gives different advice... i have had hundreds of cuts and scrapes in my life, and i can WITHOUT A DOUBT say that cuts on my body heal uncovered in 1-2 days tops.. cuts on my body covered with ointment applied can take up to 2 weeks..!!! So NO i will continue my own way thank you very much..

[@king21w48]

I use brake clean because im retarded, it does help me find all the other lil cuts and metal shavings in my hands so theres that

[@jc-rq8or]

Same, i usually don't even clean them. My hands, arms, and feet (I'm barefoot as much as possible) are covered in scares from cuts and burns, and i never use ointment or bandages. If they ever get infected, which is rare, I just squeeze it out once or twice and it heals up.

[@keithricketts4867]

​@@jc-rq8or exactly right..!!

[@Mynameiss]

@@king21w48 🤣

[@n.b.3521]

Yeah, the first time I heard the "cover it" method I tried it & the wound took longer to heal by far. Tried it again a few years later & same thing. In between, I had done the "let it dry" method & everything healed well with minimal to no scarring. Probably not going to try the "cover it" method again unless it's a really deep cut more prone to infection.

[@LorynBraetaun]

Not me thinking I was gonna hear how applying apples to wounds helped somehow 😅

[@happytravels5487]

Lmao it was apple distracting 😅

[@indigo1435]

Me too lol

[@MS-we9lj]

The way she was waving the knife around was traumatic to me 😂😅

[@sarahelo9656]

@MS-we9lj and as she holds the knife, she says “and now, I will demonstrate” lol 😂

[@joanmacleod1362]

The Apple threw me off. I was sure you were going to tell me to somehow make a paste for my cut 😂😂

[@64___]

I treated wounds like this as a kid (because I loved bandaids) but as an adult I stuck to the “air it out” mentality. Ughhh

[@Ba-Dum-Tssss]

Which one has worked better for you?

[@64___]

@@Ba-Dum-Tssss I think covering up as been better because I had scars from the wounds I “let air out”

[@TheOwlQueen]

​@@Ba-Dum-Tssssin my experience, letting them scab over (which doesn't really easily happen when they're moist and covered) makes them heal faster. I really dgaf about scars

[@meadowlarrk_]

@@TheOwlQueen I’ve had the same experience! Whenever I seal a wound under a bandaid it take wayyy longer to scab and heal. Yeah, airing out may scar it a bit, but it’ll fade over time

[@_sch_eme_]

​@@TheOwlQueen yeah lmao like I get these kind of videos/comments but if you don't really dive a damn about scars. It doesn't really matter. I actually like scars lmao obviously not healthy either but what the hell lmao

[@EgoPlacebo]

My own experience is that covered cuts take longer to heal. Our bodies have a natural cover for cuts and I trust my body. Only times I cover is It's a big and weepy wound (like a nasty burn I had a while back) If it's in a spot that is constantly knocked or otherwise irritated (like on a fingertip) If I'm doing stuff that would get dirt in it ( like gardening) I'm also not afraid of scars, they tell the story of what my body has survived and I actually quite like most of them 😂

[@stephanien6237]

did you ever to a head to head test where you covered one wound and did not cover the other to see how much longer one took? Because mine seem to heal more quickly with cleaning, Vaseline, and covering w bandage. 🤷🏻‍♀️ and the benefits of a lower infection risk and better scar appearance are what most people are going for.

[@AmeliaEarhart53756]

Same here lol

[@SK-jq8um]

You actually heal from the inside outward. The scab just prevents bleeding and acts like a barrier. The Vaseline or oil based product does the same thing, but it keeps things moist, preventing scar tissue. I use a silver gel because silver is antibacterial.

[@kenetrice]

As someone who works for a dermatologist, our dermatologist recommends clean it, apply a thin layer of Vaseline, but then keep it UNCOVERED. The bandage should only be put on/kept in during the first 24 hours to help with bleeding. Once it stops bleeding, we tell patients to keep it uncovered. We notice far more incidents of infection with people when they keep a wound bandaged. It really does heal better if you let it get a bit of air to it. The moist, damp environment under a bandage is perfect for bacteria. Vaseline does a good enough job to help with wound healing but keep it uncovered.

[@Bombabingbong66]

It keeps the area too moist with bandaids.

[@meganrae2508]

I would think the location would also matter - if it’s in a place where you are likely to rub off the Vaseline pretty much immediately, it makes sense to keep it covered. Like if I have a cut on my hand, between just using my hands and washing them, an uncovered wound has a high likelihood of being re-opened.

[@highlyintuitivetrader4218]

It doesn't seem like she knows how to care for scrapes or cuts either. We all know putting a band-aid on a fresh scrape/ cut keeps it too moist making that baby last for several days. I'm a more of a, "let it air out" kinda gal

[@dr.k1012]

💯💯💯

[@NoName-rg6he]

kept a bandaid on a large excision area for a week. it was the fastest healing injury i’ve ever had and left almost no scar. it doesn’t increase infection as long as you clean it regularly and change the bandage. a doctor should know that

[@Bolickvids]

But hear me out, as a zookeeper everyone loves comparing scars 😂

[@alycran]

😂

[@youview5023]

Awesome reply!😂

[@kraziecatclady]

Same goes for mechanics and military personnel. Badge of honor (or stupidity depending on how you got it)...

[@brianvinzant1893]

​@@kraziecatcladyconstruction too but almost definitely stupidity

[@danielmiller2886]

Former vet tech here. Less exotic than zookeeper (although I did get to work on a tiger cub). Totally agree with you. Every scar tells a story... until you have enough that you forget which scar is which! Lol

[@rislthewondercat]

I skateboard, badly, and I fall a lot. All that road rash has shown me how amazing the bodies scabbing mechanism is! The injured skin will first express a clear liquid to lift away the dirt, then the scab forms a perfect seel. Bandaids are germy, and the increased moisture inhibits healing. I only use them if I'm bleeding, and worried about blood stains.

[@tonymouannes]

That scab is perfect, had it once when I had big scrap on my arm. It protected the wounded area so fast and didn't fall of until the skin healed. No scaring and I didn't have to do anything other than cleaning the wound with soap and water.

[@AN-jw2oe]

Using Manuka honey and a waterproof bandaid is the best! Regular band aids can still allow the wound to “air out” underneath.

[@squeakybb]

I treat cuts like I treat tattoos because thats pretty much what a tattoo is. I keep it covered the first 24hrs, and then I leave it uncovered until it heals.

[@PaniACoCo]

I was just thinking about that

[@Demitria4]

Yeah I was thinking this plus I'm confused bc I've always been advised not to put vaseline on and just moisturiser

[@TheMentalLevelUpPodcast]

@@Demitria4Ointments seal out dust, dirt, etc, that could get under the bandaid and on/into the wound.

[@thescenesociety]

Yes!! This is what I subconsciously do because I just find it so uncomfortable to just keep covering it after I feel like I don’t really need to!! Also all my scars pretty much fade and it might be because of this of maybe just my genes, I dunno

[@Casin]

Nowadays many tattoo artists will give you a second-skin bandage which you can leave on for 5 days. It’s basically the same idea: keeping the wound covered, and it prevents scabbing which reduces the chance of losing ink.

[@LordofFullmetal]

When I cover wounds, they NEVER heal. Like days pass and I still have a massive open wound, and it starts to get infected. It actually used to be a problem when I worked in a restaurant and legally had to cover them. I find they heal way better when they're left uncovered (after stopping the bleeding of course).

[@stephanien6237]

😂😂😂 I am picturing you with an open wound working in a restaurant. Also seems really really odd that your wounds only get infected when you cover them? The important steps of cleaning very well with soap and water before putting the thin layer of plain Vaseline and then a bandage minimize infection risk compared with leaving the wound open. I wonder why it’s different for you 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@karstelobster8203]

Covered wounds don’t scab, which means you have to keep them meticulously clean. They will heal faster and will probably not scar, but you have to take care of them well

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

Me when I get a cut: Time to get the superglue

[@Dreamscape195]

I’m not even joking when I say a coworker came in the other day with her fingertip superglued down because she sliced it half off the day before

[@n.b.3521]

For every cut? That seems a bit extra. I only use super glue for cuts that would probably need stitches otherwise. Like the time I sliced the tip of my finger to the bone. 😅

[@destituteanddecadent9106]

​@@n.b.3521I did NOT need this image

[@pringals420]

​@@n.b.3521doesn't that prevent the skin from healing together? Since superglue takes forever just to come off the tips of your fingers I would imagine it sticks inside the wound even longer and prevents it from healing. No?

[@jasonking9401]

Better than stitches! And easy to do it yourself

[@Cez.1]

Replace the ointment with saline solution, and then I'm with you. As another commenter stated, there are issues with products like vaseline and germaline.

[@vacafuega]

Vaseline on cuts is old school, newer research from the last few years shows it can disrupt the body's own protective film. I would add that the vaseline technique is used in body modification, specifically scarification, to promote more visible scar tissue! Quote from BBC article on the topic: Prof Ariens said: "If you get a scrape or a cut it is best to let it clot for half an hour to let the film form. Do clean it of course if it needs it, but the clot will make its own perfect plaster. After that, it might not be so bad to add petroleum jelly, but before then, from our findings, it appears to damage this film." Independent wound care advisor Jacqui Fletcher, who is also the clinical editor of the journal Wound UK, said: "You do see it used in sports. Boxing is a good example. If the fighter gets a cut they can use it to stop the blood running down the their face so that they can continue the fight. "But that's about a quick fix rather than a suitable dressing." She said, in terms of infection risk, a concern was using petroleum jelly that had been kept in the cupboard for a long time.

[@mickeyoshea2035]

Petroleum jelly is awful all around. A decent alternative is coconut oil. From the baking aisle.

[@autumnanne54]

@@mickeyoshea2035100% - personally I would never but that on an open wound/scrape

[@_Just_Another_Guy]

Aside from not using Vaseline, or the generic petroleum jelly, make sure to wipe it down with rubbing alcohol. Yes, it may sting a lot but rubbing alcohol ensures it kills off any remaining bacteria around the wound that wasn't removed by washing with soap. Health before beauty always.

[@EikottXD]

​@@_Just_Another_Guythat will 100% cause a scar. It also kills your good bacteria.

[@Nurse-Laura]

@@_Just_Another_Guyrubbing alcohol will also kill healthy cells and delay healing. If you have washed the area well enough with soap and water, applying anything else is not necessary.

[@elsie4714]

Check with your surgeon if you have surgery, though! Mine specifically asked me not to apply Aquaphor or Vaseline to my incisions after major surgery because they find it often creates more weeping and pus.

[@lotrfan8]

That's very different to a small cut or scrape. I don't think I've ever been instructed to cover a small wound (like when taking out an IV) with any type of ointment and I've been an RN for 13 years

[@pinokosthewife]

Pure honey (like Sidr, medicinal grade-never the cheap, sugary squeezy bear junk) also helps it heal fast and small. Important addition, if you have very slow wound healing (like with Ehlers-Danlos), don't change the bandage too frequently! Use waterproof bandages and keep it for 3 days (if you can keep it completely dry, a week!)

[@leftysheppey]

People are saying wounds heal slower using the originally described method. I find about 3-5 weeks quite a long time myself, and some people are reporting a 7x increase. I don't want to be bandaged up for half a year 😂 🦓

[@johnkelly9451]

When I cover a scrape or cut, it gets all soggy and oozy, yellow and gross so I wash if and let air get to it and it scabs faster. Maybe a deeper wound to not get infected. No scars here. We put honey on bad burns too. Healed fast.

[@Gaudy_Nautica]

Tattoo artist here. Moist wound care is definitely great for small wounds. I would only add.. it really depends on the bandage someone uses and how big the wound is, if medicated ointment is “unnecessary”. Having some sort of antibacterial agent in the ointment is usually a good idea.

[@bunnyunplugged40]

Thank you!! Pharmacist here and I prefer your take

[@queenofstitcheswarrior2668]

I always use medical Honey Oitment. Lots of experience with wound care, open wounds and dirty wounds on humans and animals with immune disorders. 0 antibiotics needed in most cases. A dirty wound doesn’t need sterile gaze cause the wound itself isn’t sterile and has to heal from the inside/inside out. The tissue grows inside first and the outside of the skin must be kept open so debris can escape and the scar forming will be optimal. There are studies/papers on this topic, that explain why they changed the whole method from ‘oldschool scab forming treatment’, to ‘the keeping it moist so no scab will form treatment’. Even the difference in aftercare in tattoo shops in my experience. When I got my first tattoo long time ago, there was minimal aftercare. They just wrapped a foil on top, after some disinfection spray and after a few hours the foil came off and that’s it. Science never stands still but not many people are up to date, not even health care workers or the organization that writes their guidelines! There are differences in guidelines between different countries too, with some things they just seem to adapt the new research like a turtle.😴

[@alycran]

She’s talking about cuts and scrapes which are small wounds

[@CBDguitar]

25% of the population is allergic to or develops irritation to antibiotic ointments. Hence, Vaseline or Aquaphor.

[@geriroush8004]

I'm a nurse, I do a lot of wound care, and yes different doctors have different opinions, but the trend is going away from antibiotic ointments, to plain petrolatum. But use a new "clean" jar/tube dedicated for your wound care.

[@cherrypoptarts212]

Why do people insist on eating while telling a story for social media, i dont get it at all. Just eat it after

[@MollyMalone1983]

Just what I thought.. starts video... shoves apple in her mouth... awkward chewing/leaving apple in her cheek... then cut to the apple gone. I think she didn't think that one through 😂

[@Margaret-d3r]

I find it disgusting!!

[@hallucinogen22]

To make it look like they’re just doing something normal and thought they’d share something on the spot lol Yes, i find it odd too

[@nyxskids]

I'm audhd with misophonia issues and while I ultimately appreciated the information, I know exactly 2 people I could send it to without the apple eating making them nope out immediately

[@cherrypoptarts212]

@@nyxskids I have misophonia too, for ten years now so I understand how frustrating these videos are 😂

[@noelsylvie2514]

have had epidermolysis bullosa for 45 years now. Clean my wounds with Hibiclens antimicrobal. I let it "air out" until it's relatively dry. I use generic neosporin salve. Put a bandaid on and don't take it off for 2 days at a time. Only clean it again each time I remove the bandaid, every 2 days. Mine usually heal within 4-7 days.

[@tonymouannes]

Airing it out after a good wash in soap of water always works for me with zero scaring. On time I scrapped my arm really bad, and it developped it's own protective layer within a few hours. When the natural protective layer peeled of, I had fresh new skin underneath it. I usually only use bandaid on open cuts until it's time to change it. One time I found a deep cut in my figure that I didn't even feel when it happened and there was no blood. It was a very clean cut and deep enough to be able to open it a bit. I made sure to clean well everytime I showered, and in about a month, it was gone, not even a scar. The skin just fused back together. Didn't cover at all. I don't know if I have a superskin or something, but I feel that bandaids make my skin very wet underneath, so I'm more comfortable with natural healing.

[@lucillegowan1055]

Except the one time I did this (exactly as she described) the wound got infected, and when I went to the doctor he told me it was because I didn't let the wound area "dry out" or "air out". I had to wear skirts for two weeks while putting on antibacterial cream so it could "air it out" per doctors orders. I now have the worst scar I have ever had because of this incident.

[@chickenanon]

See this is why i, a person who gets a lot of dirty injuries, actually disagree that antibiotic ointment isn't necessary. In short--why NOT add an antibiotic to the mix? You're still doing as suggestion, the base of many (most??) ointments including antibiotic is petroleum jelly. As someone else said though, you really shouldn't keep it covered too long! But i have more to add!! This is purely from personal experience. My family has a bunch of home remedies that also have medical research to back them up. But i also have 30 years of getting hurt while out in the literal swamp, I've been scratched by feral cats and bitten by random snakes and lizards and bugs, I've had a cat put all four paws and his teeth into my arm at once!!!! I've had a lot of dirty injuries!!!! Plus all the family lore of basically old wives' tales but fact checked. So, I'm not an expert, do your own research, but for what it's worth What i do is rinse it out as fast as possible with clean water. If you're by the beach salt water can help but only if there's no toxic outbreaks nearby always check water quality where you are!!!! Rinse it out really freaking well. I don't actually use soap usually because in my head that's further contaminants but i DO use soap if it's literally got Dirt on it. If it's a cat scratch my nose priority is getting antibiotic ointment on it. At that point i do cover it up, but only for like, 12 hours tops--just to make sure that ointment stays on. Tbh usually because of the ointment it comes off within a couple hours, but I'll either go to sleep and 90% of the time it comes off in the night, or else after 4 hrs or so, I'll check on it. If it's not bleeding freely and the ointment has soaked in some, I'll just pull it off. I always rub ointment off if i don't cover it, the bandaid is just me proofing 😂 Anyway so after that just air it out, no more bandages. Let it scab over, but keep an eye on it!!! If it gets puffy, really red, and/or warm to the touch, it's fighting an infecting. Put more antibiotic ointment on it. If the heat/swelling spreads, or if it gets really hot, if you develop a fever over 100F, go to the doctor, they'll give you some antibiotics to clear you up. Always keep a close eye on wounds!!! But if it doesn't worsen, then give it like 2-3 days to go away, adding antibiotic ointment to it regularly. Try to keep the area clean!!! Always keep wounds clean!!! Usually it takes like 36 hours top to get over it, just keep adding small amounts of antibiotic ointment to it whenever it's dry. You still want it to air out a little, it helps the platelets!!! You want your skin keeping a seal on it but you also want it soft enough that the antibiotic in the ointment can get into there. Sometimes the scan keeps the antibiotics out so like--keep it soft!!! You can like gently rub it with the ointment on it to break up the scab a little? It sounds gross sorry but the antibiotic can't work if it can't reach the infection that's why for a serious infection you gotta go to the doc!!! Cuts can be serious!!! I have not gone to the doctor for a cut uhh...ever though, this is pretty much my mum's method but a little streamlined. Note this is for relatively minor cuts. And uh okay here's how to tell if you have to go to the doc: If the fresh blood is purple or like really dark, that's arterial. Call 911, tell them you're bleeding people, let them talk you through it. If you can see white? Hospital, now. If *anything* on you swells to golfball size or larger, hospital, now. That's probably a really bad infection or a clot. Fun fact I've had both! Never from scratches though!! As for scars, I've got a few! But honestly? Not many, and they're pretty hard to see. Which is ironic because like, i don't mind scars! I'm pretty proud of mine, actually! But i can't even find most of them, including some pretty recent and decently bad ones!!!! Sorry, as you might have guessed i an in fact high but this is real info i swear😅 So tldr Thoroughly rinse the cut with Cian water. Apply antibiotic ointment fairly generously and add a bandage/covering to keep the ointment on for 4-12 hours. Remove bandage and let dry out. With clean hands, once it starts to scab over, gently touch it occasionally. If it starts bleeding again, if three scab feels very hard and dry and stiff, if the area around it feels dry or flakey, if it feels noticeably warm to the touch, apply antibiotic ointment. If it gets dirty, rinse thoroughly with clean water, apply antibiotic ointment. If it swells significantly, if it's very hot to the touch, if you get a fever over 100F, go to the doctor for antibiotics. Take all antibiotics as instructed. Keep applying antibiotic regularly any time the scab feels hard, dry, etc etc, until it's no longer a scab and is just nice soft skin. Keep applying semi regularly until it goes away if you really want it to go away. It might never fully fade but eventually it'll be unnoticeable. And if you ever bleeds purple, call emergency services immediately. Good luck out there fam!!! Hope this helps!!!!!!

[@cozycasasmr4510]

she said this was small cuts and scrapes, sounds like what you had was far more than that 😅😅

[@lucillegowan1055]

@cozycasasmr4510 Nope. I scraped my knee, and while it was a pretty bad scrape, it was still just a scrape. Nothing too deep. Only a small amount of blood. Maybe half an inch by 1.5 inches in size. I find as long as I wash out my cuts and scrapes thoroughly, I usually heal just fine. I only cover (without ointment) if the area is still actively bleeding. But I am aware that the method described is supposed to be the best way, hence why I tried it this one time. Unfortunately it just didn't work out for me.

[@salmaabdullahgb]

SAME

[@chickenanon]

​@cozycasasmr4510 even a tiny papercut can become infected and you can lose a finger or hand! No matter how small, you should always treat cuts asap, and keep an eye on them whilst they heal. This is especially important if your immune system is compromised, but anyone can get a bad infection!

[@brkhtj]

My cuts and scrapes get gross and do not heal if I keep a bandaid on with ointment. As soon as I let it “air out” the body knows what to do and it starts healing up pretty fast… no noticeable scars.

[@tsundereyoongi3869]

I rinse it with plain water, plaster it for 2-3 days it it's a bleeding wound and/or particularly deep, then let it breathe and scab. They just stay wrinkly and wet forever if I keep the plasters on. I'm not using a plaster on a tiny scrape for a month 😭 I've only had one scar and that was a deep bread knife wound which I wasn't able to let rest due to work so it kept ripping open. Everything else has just healed normally. Putting ointment on wounds in unnecessary in most cases. Our bodies do the work for us, we don't need to do half the stuff we're told is a must.

[@JohnSmith-pb1dd]

Neosporin is amazing, definitely use it 😊

[@Empathy-and-resilience]

This was the advice I got from my dermatologist, I followed it religiously, and still got the most gnarly scar from a routine mole removal. It did not work AT ALL and on top of that, the bandaids I continued to apply made a horrible rash and scar (latex free)

[@Mt4evr]

@@Empathy-and-resilience ugh I'm so sorry! 😑 I'm still trying to find a bandaid that won't give me a rash. I don't remember them doing that when I was a kid

[@lisao7600]

Yeah don't believe everyone that makes a video on you tube. She's no correct. It may be ok depending on the wound but you can't just tell people something like that blindly without seeing the wound

[@vrinkee]

This is what happens to me when I continue to use bandaids for over 24 hrs. I had a worse scar from the bandaids than from the small cut I had treated underneath. Whenever I try this method, something goes wrong. The cut or scrap gets infected because it's too moist, or the bandaids cause worse irritation.

[@johncarter4411]

I get a reaction from the sticky party of the bandage too, so I try not to leave a bandaid on to long. If it is still bleeding a lot, I will put gauze on and strap with a clean cloth, so I don't have a bandaid rash. If come the covering once it stops bleeding.

[@jessicaolson490]

​@@Mt4evr You might be sensitive or allergic to adhesive. Try non-stick gauze pads and coban. Coban is latex-free and adhesive free. It sticks to itself kind of like the same idea as velcro. Brand name is somewhat expensive but you can buy off name for a good price!

[@Lau.mp4]

The method you describe is what my dermatologist has told me to do, but I've noticed as an adult that if I don't give the wound time to "air out" like you say, the skin seems to take significantly longer to heal. I've never even heard anyone say to "air it out," it's just from my own experience that it tends to heal faster. The past several times I've had biopsies, when I keep the wound clean and covered with ointment and bandages, the skin just does not close up (like after a week+ the skin is still an open wound). It's only once I give it some time without a bandage that it finally scabs over and heals. In addition, the constant changing of bandages irritates my skin pretty badly, with the adhesive pulling at my skin. So, if we ARE supposed to keep the wound moist and covered, how long is it supposed to take before it heals? Two weeks? Even longer?

[@JenAyuni]

I was going to say the same! I stopped covering it because I noticed it heals faster if I don't do anything, if I do apply ointment/bandaid, the wound stays open for way longer.

[@alissa6380]

Might be that the dermatologist is focusing on what creates the least scarring rather than what heals the quickest? i know i personally have never cared about whether a wound scars or not -- in fact, I would kind of find it weird if it didn't, like where's the evidence of this thing that happened to me? -- but in my experience a bandage during the day (to protect from irritation) and airing it out at night (to not let it stew in the wetness all the time) makes the most sense for minor scrapes.

[@stajia4694]

No I totally, the moisture keeps it raw and won’t scab? Still might make a wore scar but idc honestly I don’t want a raw wound forever

[@Mt4evr]

​@@alissa6380 depending on how bad the cut is, I will keep it covered for 24-48 hrs, then after that do the bandaid during the day, air it out at night thing. It's actually what my mom taught me, and it has worked well. The times that I did try to keep it covered constantly, it just wouldn't really heal up. So I've always gone back to what my mom taught me

[@wodi28179]

​@@alissa6380This is what I normally do as well. 😊

[@DaemonwarriorJulius]

I usually flush it with Octenisept and put a bandaid on small ones or a bandage on big ones. Worked well for me but I don't care about scars and I got plenty of them so .... My method works to prevent wound infection but your advice is probably better to prevent scarring.

[@maryl8753]

Im an RN- the wound should be cleaned well but gently depending on the type and extent of dirt. I have in oractice used a scrubbing brush fir example here someone has come off a bike and have ingrained dirt/ gravel but if nit extremely dirty, then a gentle wash is sufficuent. You can apply an antiseptic like betadine. only when a scab forms do you apply the Vaseline as it gently softens the scab while the damaged skin is healing underneath. etc. The reason that doctors don't recommend antibiotics as a matter of course is because of the horrendous antibiotic resistance occuring in bacteria. Antibacterials should ONLY be used when there is a visible infection- redness is not necessarily a sign of infection- the body will cause redness as the initial phase of the body's reaction to the wound. Observe the wound- if painful, increasing redness, swelling, purulent duscharge, then signs of infection.

[@crazylittleangel]

I was told that keeping a wound covered, especially with a liquid like vaseline, actually prevents healing & creates a breeding ground for infection. If it's covered like that, how does it scab over & heal? The only time that I've done this is with wounds that needed to heal from the inside out (i.e. like when a boil bursts & a scab doesn't allow the fluid to drain)

[@ViridianAubergine]

Technically all wounds heal from the inside out. Scabs are formed mainly by platelets, which come from your blood. A moisture barrier such as vaseline can help protect and moisturize the newly exposed area, but it is important that the area is sterilized before application and covered after to prevent any unwanted bacteria getting into the wound.

[@elgringoec]

Agreed. Her method this inexperienced lady learned in school, that's fine if it's a deep cut and treat with merthiolate before covering. But a scrape? A scrape will heal faster if you alcohol it down after washing clean and before Vaseline. Keep it from contacting and allow it air circulation, reapply alcohol and Vaseline at least twice a day and rewash first any time it gets soiled. Heals in a couple-three days with kids.

[@jjp3515]

She's talking about scar prevention.

[@elgringoec]

@@jjp3515 A scrape doesn't leave a scar.

[@falconerd343]

The scab is your body's way of making a moist, clean environment for the wound to heal. But when there's a big scab it can make more scar tissue. By washing it out (with or without soap) and then covering it with ointment and a bandage it creates a moist clean environment for the wound to heal, without having to spend time and space to make a scab.

[@dannyu5879]

Keeping a bandaid on for that long makes the skin around the wound get nasty, i only keep it covered with a bandaid if I'm worried it will get dirty or caught on things.

[@pinkunicorn8794]

Only the plastic ones! Cotton ones breath so no nastiness there :)

[@aquiamorgan2416]

Unless you're sweaty like me, then it doesn't matter whether it's fabric or not.

[@cathygould]

She said change it every 24 hours!

[@freespiritchristina]

Yes! Definitely change Bandaids when they get wet!! For sure.

[@medicinemouse7647]

Change them when they get too wet. 24 hours is the minimum dressing change

[@John-NeverStopLearning]

I have been type 1 diabetic for over 50 years. I get ulcers on my ankles. The wound clinic and my Endocrinologist, pediatrician, PCP all say use something that contains nitric oxide. This causes the skin to heal much faster. On my legs under socks and not seen I use non name brand Desitin.

[@christianeaster2776]

I've over my 69 years had many scrapes and scratches. I don't know about other people, but a minor scratch on me heals in at most 5 to 7 days. I've actually used the technique she said and it takes longer to heal. I think that is due to the skin staying moist and promoting bacterial growth. I only use a bandage when a cut is bleeding and making a mess. Once it clots and has begun healing I remove the bandage. The clot is supposed to protect the wound and there are factors introduced into the wound by the blood that promotes healing. When you continually wash and bandage a wound, it would seem to me you wash away those factors and delay healing.

[@Michelle-re7wn]

Why eat food while talking, yuk

[@RhythmAddictedState]

Ikr? This is so unnecessary This is a terrible attempt at appearing nonchalant

[@NatashaOxide]

​@@RhythmAddictedState 💯

[@cour2knee]

@@Michelle-re7wn makes me stomach turn

[@mags7848]

To enrage us enough to provoke a reaction in form of a comment. Our engagement profits the creator.

[@featherfallgamer7543]

Hello! I've worked in an athletic care setting for 3 years and am currently in medical school so heres some tips for wound care: Wash with soap and water Do NOT bandage unless the wound is actively bleeding. Moisture and bangdages will trap harmful bacteria close to the skin. This is how you get infections. If skin is excessively dry then vasaline is fine, but always let wounds air dry overnight when possible. Neosporin is not necessary. If you're looking for a topical antibacterial, i would recommend Bactine spray, thats what we used for everything in the office. As far as minimuzing scarring, thats not my area of expertice so she may be right, but i dont think her method is worth the risk of infection and prolonging having an open wound. Hope this helps!

[@dr.k1012]

💯 was gonna comment precisely this!

[@lisao7600]

Exactly. I was a nurse. Giving advice like this isn't very professional. Every situation isn't the same. People shouldn't be taking advice from a random you tuber anyway. Hopefully no one takes it too seriously.

[@ckkook]

Isn’t the soap bad?

[@RB-ui4sq]

ALWAYS get a second opinion! This comment is proof of that. Thank you for your insight!

[@RB-ui4sq]

@@lisao7600 and always get a second opinion!

[@joemccartney9343]

A&D ointment is my go to for cuts and scrapes. It was what my Mom always used, and it worked. I had a Mohs procedure on my nose, and the Cosmetic Surgeon also prescribed A&D ointment, to reduce scarring. I had another Mohs procedure on my nose, but this time the Dermatologist just did a straight stitch, rather than send me to a Cosmetic Surgeon. Against her directions, I used A&D again. When I went back for my follow up, she was amazed at how well I was healing up. I didn’t have the guts to tell her that I ignored her advice and used A&D.

[@donnaroberts34]

Doctors have found that using antibacterial ointment is really not helpful to the healing of the wound and can cause bacterial resistance.. As long as you wash it out with soap and water and dry it, all you need is to apply a light coat of Vaseline and keep it bandaged only as long as it takes to stop the bleeding. After that, apply a light coat of Vaseline and let it air dry. It heals so much quicker and I rarely have problems with scars. 😊

[@maddog74]

Knowing myself i'd risk getting a scar rather than getting an infection, i dont want ANY humidity near my wounds

[@KD-vf6yq]

Your wounds need some moisture to heal well. Drying them out delays healing and increases risk of infection. While it is true that excessive drainage can harbor bacteria, as long as you are managing that exudate appropriately, and cleaning the wound, the moist healing route is always recommended.

[@VioletEmerald]

Airing it out risks the scars way more!!!

[@SD-hs2pk]

It needs moisture to heal but wash to avoid infection

[@jessicaolson490]

Personally I like hydrocolloid bandages. It keeps dirt from getting into it helps wick away moisture but keep the wound bed from drying out, and It has antimicrobial properties. It's made with pectin! You just can't get them wet at all.

[@KD-vf6yq]

@@jessicaolson490 I have a hydrocolloid bandage on a blister right now! LOL!

[@kB5TVP]

Girl. Cant make me believe that. Past year, ive SLICED my knee OPEN on not 1 but 2 RUSTY huge, peices of metal. I'm talking I SHOULDA HAD STITCHES. no ointment. Just some peroxide to clean the wound. Hey. We good over here! ❤

[@AliPi7]

I’ve used crazy glue to close up my cuts. It works beautifully. No infections, and fast healing. Idk wtf she’s talking about rewashing every day. It really concerns me how everyone can get on social media and “give advice” under “I’m a professional”.

[@pcka12]

Use dilute Dettol to wash cuts & grazes, a pad of cotton wool is the best way to apply it (Dettol is essentially strong soap & there are several cheaper versions available) then cover the wound with a sticking plaster & perhaps Germoline or similar antiseptic cream. - normal 'British' first aid if you fall on your face in the garden!

[@ROYALRAT123]

This does the opposite for me but I have velvet skin so maybe why. Covering up a wound just makes it wet, covered in pus no matter how well it's cleaned and it just doesn't heal. I still have a scar on my knee over a decade old from doing this.

[@mommyhomemaker355]

Same

[@seajelly2421]

Have you tried hydrocolloid bandages? They regulate the moisture really well.

[@ROYALRAT123]

@@seajelly2421 No maybe I'll give it a try. It's just that my skin is thin, soft and velvety so anything sticky leaves bruises or gets the area really moist which causes infection which is why I prefer to dry my wounds

[@seajelly2421]

@@ROYALRAT123 :( I understand. I've got classical type EDS, so I have similar issues. With the hydrocolloids, you can just leave it on until the skin grows enough that the bandage falls off on its own (unless there are signs of infection). No ointments, though. The direct contact on the skin allows a certain amount of absorption so that the wound stays not too wet and not too dry. It's basically like a scab, but better (the wound won't form a scab).

[@ROYALRAT123]

@@seajelly2421 Sounds like a good idea 👍

[@kyirose2995]

Take care of your wounds, but don’t let visuals define you. So many people are insecure about their scars, but scars are beautiful they tell your story and what has shaped you. Scars hold memories, lessons, and your journey. My scars: -I have large (2-3”) scar on my forearm. My cat was being himself. If the scar still exists in 20+ years it will serve as a reminder of our adventures together from him showing up on the porch to him booping me to him attacking feet to him growing up and becoming cuddly. -a large (2-3”) scar on my shin. It serves as a reminder about my grandpa.. and to eat my fruits and vegetables (gotta get that vitamin c). I got it from a scallop that swam away while I was too close. -a tiny (.25”) round scar on either knee with 2 smaller round scars around it. A reminder to be careful of the paths I take and to not be overly confident -a small (.5”) curved scar on my index finger. A reminder that no matter how good at something I am to always be careful and to do it right -a large (3”) scar and indent along my hairline. A memory of how childhood feels and the happiness I am capable of feeling. And a reminder that no matter how dark things seem it hasn’t always felt this way and it won’t always feel like this.

[@reversecowgurl]

TY, that's just beautiful. Own the bumps in life.

[@bcaye]

I agree. My skin reacts to everything and scars easily. I'm too busy to try and pamper my fragile skin.

[@SimplesMenteSaude-gc1bp]

I lost my nail and part of the skin with an ugly feet trauma. It was really bloody and painful. What I did was wash it with sea water (btw after it happened I ran to the see, there was sand in the wound) then with running mineral water for several minutes and with a few splashes of hidrogen peroxide. I applied Copaiba Oil on it twice a day for 5 days and then once a day for 5 days and covered with a clean piece of cotton fabric. In the first 48hs it hurted a LOT but I witheld from taking any sorts of NSAIDS or pain killers. 3rd day it was incredibly better already. 3 weeks later and it is basically completely healed and the nail is already growing. Less is more

[@bibbleboo6321]

I’m so glad you said this because I fell - on my face - and had the nastiest scrapes and cuts. I never let it fully dry out, and would splash my face with water and verrrrry gently wipe the area clean and in doing so was able to remove the soft tissue that would’ve been a scab without traumatizing the skin underneath. Today you would never know anything happened. I thank aquaphor and a face oil that is magic for all things. If I had let it dry I’m pretty sure I’d have scars now. Everyone told me I was doing it wrong. I was not.

[@tvviewer4500]

Why are you eating while filing videos?

[@apodder]

Right? Talking with your mouth full is one of my pet peeves.

[@quickgirl80]

I’m sure she’s doing it to look “natural & approachable”. But I wonder how many times she had to record this.

[@sambright3719]

@tvviewer4500. I'm glad I'm not the only one who found that inappropriate.

[@dequirk42]

Yes!! Holy cow, that’s gross and strange. She must know better. The things ‘content creators’ do for attention is odd..

[@sarahjaye4117]

Casually eats peach 😅😮

[@seganaleqa]

Neosporin, or Polysporin as we call it here in Canada, is an absolute must for anyone prone to infection though. I learned the hard way what happens when you are infection prone and use plain ointment instead medicated.

[@wastingjam4133]

Neosporin and polysporin are similar but different. Neosporin is a triple antibiotic meaning it has 3 antibiotic ingredients. Polysporin only has two and abiotic ingredients. That said the third antibiotic in Neosporin is known to frequently cause allergic reactions and can make skin itchy, red, scaley which kinda defeats the purpose of the ointment.. so polysporin is better to use. Or the generic store brand version of it is just as good and cheaper. No sense breaking the bank over a booboo

[@seganaleqa]

@@wastingjam4133 Interesting, because my Polysporin has 3 antibiotics, and an antibacterial with pain relief effects. Polymyxin B Sulfate, Bacitracin Zinc, Gramicidin, and Lidocaine to be exact. Despite having extremely sensitive skin it’s never caused skin irritations for me, but that might be why they also add vitamin E to the ointment, I’m guessing that’s what combats any potential skin irritation. Edit: Also yes, I tend to go for the store brand for most medical stuff as long as the ingredients are identical, which in most cases they are.

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

"Look at me I'm so casual and quirky eating my food while talking on a video cuz I'm just SO busy"

[@bigpicturethinking5620]

Thank you for putting this into words. Thank you.

[@DanDD1]

I thought it was a sketch at first like that girl that does wasp mom and other annoying characters, Caitlin Reily

[@hummus1874]

Yes. Can people please not make videos while they're eating ? Unless you're Giada De Laurentiis , it's just not flattering.

[@leemaree517]

My thoughts, your words. I couldn't have said it better.

[@mags7848]

... "And the viewers will engage with the video when they feel disturbed by me eating. They will feel more compelled to comment on it rather on than the actual topic of the video. And this way I will profit from their negative emotions. "

[@so_phie574]

I just cut a decent chunk off of my thumb 1 month ago, and I still change the bandaid everyday and I actually use honey (which I use on all cuts and scrapes) instead of Vaseline and it’s healing very well and my nail is even starting to grow out again. Also honey has antibacterial properties. So if you don’t have anything that you are sure is save to use on cuts and wounds (like Vaseline) then I can only recommend pure honey.

[@tanisrulerofall]

Idk as someone who used to severely scar myself in multiple ways Neosporin is like great, makes things heal way quicker and stay cleaner than jelly.

[@PinkieJoJo]

It’s not needed though. Unnecessary antibiotics cause resistance.

[@sarahroberts7374]

Never heard of it don't think we have it in the UK

[@sorsaria]

I disagree. My mother has a horrible scar because she did this under the advice of one doctor. It never healed until another doctor told her that it needed to dry. Also, I had a mini experiment on myself when I was a kid. I got a long cut on my calf and they only had bandaids for half of it. The half that was exposed was already healing while the one that was covered was still raw. In the end, the one that was left to "dry out" faded to nothing, while the other half left a scar.

[@ungphuc]

Yes exposed wound dry and heal much faster. I tried her method before and it never healed until I stopped bandage and vaseline altogether

[@evefoodie8798]

It depends on what kind of wound it is in my experience.

[@LM-zk4rm]

After 24 hrs ointment can be useful without a bandage until swelling or itching goes down and then dry out (don't pick unless it's falling of or getting caught and then you trim it)

[@bnb0510]

Yes! I’m an RN and the amount of people that still think peroxide is necessary and a good idea is crazy. We NEVER used any of that crap in the ER or ICU on wounds.

[@queenofstitcheswarrior2668]

This is how I do it, lots of experience with wound care. If the cut/wound is not clean, you use medical honey ointment on it after cleaning, instead of Vaseline/Aquaphor. Keep it moist so there is no scab forming. When a scab forms, the chance of getting a scar is higher. The air dry way was told by my parents too, for the reason you just mentioned. Bacteria etc thrive in a moist environment but it will also cause issues without the bandaid when not taken care properly. It has nothing to do with the band aid but with desinfection and treatment like honey ointment or something she mentioned ‘nerosporin’ (I’m Dutch so I don’t know what that is. I have lots of experience with open wound care and dirty wounds also in combination with immune disorders.m which can be very challenging.

[@itsdune079]

Having [considerably moderate] Excoriation Disorder that got worse as I became an adult, taught me wound care, so that I wouldn’t end up in the ER. Thank you so much for sharing this; it’s great to know that I’ve been caring for my wounds properly!!!

[@rc8300]

Neosporin use (when unnecessary) can lead to antibiotics resistance as well! Vaseline has saved me from so many scars lol. A+D works wonders for surface burns and scabs from cuts and scrapes, too.

[@ahill4642]

oof, that makes sense, about antibiotics resistance 😬

[@brownfamily1892]

Petroleum jelly is literally so useful I always have it with me wherever I go ! It can seal in moisture which not only helps me with my dry lips (I literally used to bleed every day), it can also help with some pimples ! Like overnight, there are instant results on some pimples (obviously not perfect, but noticeable!) and also ofc wound healing

[@shivermetimber6738]

I would presume you’d need to be fairly accident prone and getting quite a few cuts, having to use it quite a bit to build up resistance though.

[@SeliahK]

I respect that this is her field and that her expertise is in that field. That said, the healing time for me when I do this her way is MUCH MUCH longer than doing it my way. The worst thing for my skin is keeping scrapes and cuts covered. You want to know what happens? The injury stays moist, the skin wrinkles and an injury that would take about two weeks to heal, takes three MONTHS to heal. I know. I timed it once. I documented it for my dermatologist at the time who didn't believe me. My way? Soap and water wash, pat dry. The end. Let it heal from there. If it's bleeding, okay a bandaid to cover it for just the first 24 hours, but after that, no cover. Heals in two weeks for me. Maybe it's my being a baby GenXer/Xennial, but I literally do not care if it scars, because my skin ALWAYS scars no matter how minor the injury is. Keeping it covered (again, this is just how MY body behaves) dramatically increases the time needed for healing, the scar is worse, and the skin under that bandaid becomes so delicate that you can rub parts of it off without trying. And that's before you even factor in the raised welt and itching that bandaids or ANY medical tape causes. The only medical tape I can use without it irritating my skin is the really soft paper tape that we use on elderly patients who have very delicate skin.

[@hollyjaeye90]

When I burned my face while waxing, I used Paw Paw's ointment! Let me tell you! That stuff works well for any kind of healing. Pimples, mosquito bites, any type of lacerations. Ointments help keep the skin moisturized and won't let the skin dry out which leads to a scab. It will keep a light pink tint on the skin which is good like Dr said. ❤ Hope this helps someone. ❤

[@aconvowithcrissee222]

Aloe Vera is such a good thing to use too! I swear my scars look nonexistent

[@jaclynrose9963]

This is a great video. Other than that - why do i keep seeing people eating and chewng while filming??

[@SA-vm4rz]

Yes its weird!

[@Mrsg123]

I’ve been wondering the same thing! Like you couldn’t wait to hit record until AFTER you finished chewing? 😂 I think it’s a trend for people to pretend like you just caught them in the middle of a snack or something

[@sakina8938]

right? just film after eating!

[@elobrien1975]

It’s gross really, I didn’t watch but came right to the comments to see if someone commented this.

[@mg8642]

Yes! I hate it so much!

[@user-ht5sf5tk5v]

Not her talking while eating 😂

[@jun1orbaitor44]

The longest healing cuts I've gotten are ones i do what this Dr. just said to do. On top of that, they generally stay "pink" for months after finally closing. Whenever i let them air out, they generally heal quickly. Now, the only cuts i bandage are ones i need stitches for but dont want to get stitched, or ones that are in a bad spot that i use all the time, ie fingers, palm or waistline. Everyone heals a little different though

[@hannahmaria4611]

If I did this my wound would never heal, I only put a bandage for the first day or until (if it's a bit bigger) I felt it was ready to 'air out'. An example is when I had scraped my shin really bad ( was running on the line curb like most civilized adults do) the scrape was rough and was at least 7 inches long and maybe 3 inches wide (width of the curb) and the first day I cleaned, ointment, and then bandage. Next day I decided to let it air while I was home , kept my leg out while I was sleeping and it took I think about half a week to see the skin healing. Almost 4 years later and there's no scar.

[@elliottgwendolyn]

Why don't we air cuts out? They dry up and scab better. Please explain Thank you! :-)

[@jennsurfbruja]

You're right and I imagine this method is to avoid "scarring" ... people are afraid of having scars on their skin because it's apparently not aesthetically pleasing ... but each to their own & I suppose location dependant!

[@dr.k1012]

Cosmetic outcomes are more important to her than reducing risk of infection from an open wound it seems.

[@imbettingimnot]

A Band-Aid literally acts as a scab that’s already formed healing the skin underneath quicker.

[@bumblebee4280]

I got a very large scrap on my knee and I don't have a scar. I washed it to get the debris out, but it still bled after that and scabbed over with the clotted blood. I let that scab stay on the wound for a few days then I would remove bit by bit of the scab everyday starting from the edges. If an area felt sore or would bleed, I didn't remove the scab. Eventually the entire scab was removed and the skin healed beautifully. You can't tell. I have scars from wounds I allowed for the scab to stay on. I don't know what I would do different for a cut. Something about cuts causes raised scars.

[@figmo397]

I learned what to do years ago when a co-worker who was into intense bicycling had a bad accident where she scratched up her arms and face really badly. Just like you said, she had the ointment on her arms and face, although she didn't always put bandages over it (too big an area). She did, however, always keep it clean and covered with Vaseline. She eventually healed with no visible scarring. It was pretty impressive!

[@sammistrade]

I feel threatened with you waving around that knife 😂

[@Cloudbear76]

My great grandma always put 100% pure natural honey on our cleaned wounds to help with the healing and the scarring. I have never had a scar from a cut my whole life because of her!

[@raeraekhan]

Wow that’s amazing! What do you do with the stickiness?

[@Cloudbear76]

@@raeraekhan we just put a bandage on top, changed a few times a day

[@UnicornsPoopRainbows]

Fun fact: Honey has antibacterial properties and was used for wound care before we had antibiotics. Granny knew her stuff!

[@justanotherjessica]

Honey is surprisingly good for wounds! I have a skin condition that causes me to have anywhere from 1-20 open wounds on my body at any given time and I use medical grade manuka honey on my wounds and it really helps. There are so many studies on the role of honey in wound care. For the average person, regular honey is fine but I prefer to use medical grade since I'm dealing with larger wounds that are more likely to get infected.

[@bimgorling2036]

Yeah I recently started using manuka honey on wounds and it helped so much! Had an (accidental) dog bite on my index finger, right at the a joint, and it was so swollen in the beginning! So after a while I started using manuka honey and cover it with a bandaid and I could almost watch the swelling go down in real time! 🤯 Within two hours of the first time I applied it the swelling had gone down to the point where I had to change bandaids because the one I had originally put on, quite tightly, was now too loose! Because it's right on the joint I keep irritating it so the swelling would come back a couple of times, and I noticed the same thing every time. So impressed!

[@JustJenny615]

I had a wound that would not heal with the suggested treatment of soap+water wash, aquphor, and a bandage. The wound stayed open about a month and a half (with dermatologist appointments every 2 weeks), my Doctor and his staff were very confused about why it wasn’t healing properly. They prescribed me oral antibiotics and had me continue to return every two weeks for an additional two months. I decided to cleans the area as instructed, then let it “air out” every night for several hours before continuing with the aquphor, and bandage. Most of the wound closed within two weeks of this, about 1 cm persisted for another two weeks. However it is a beautiful scar, the staff and my Doctor said the scar severity was because of the delay in wound healing.

[@nicolinamaria]

I use fresh aloe vera gel (the raw edible version). I ‘rub’ a little gel piece over the wound and let it dry. Once it’s dry (in a few secs-minutes), it perfectly covers the wound. Aloe vera is very healing and antiseptic.

[@davidaomene]

I used to just put a bandage on, mainly on the first to second day, growing up. (So many scars are on my body!) Now finally in my 20s, all these dermatologists videos I watch have the steps burned in my head. Soap, Water, Barrier Ointment, Bandage, Repeat.

[@marciaadamson7032]

What is up with people making videos eating and doing things that have nothing to do with the video? Show some CLASS!!

[@nickbono8]

Working in construction and playing contact sports my whole life, I’ve had countless cuts and abrasions and have never done any of this. Always just cleaned it with just water, bandaged it if still bleeding, and left it alone. Miraculously I’m still alive today!

[@andreacook7431]

I usually keep band-aids on until it stops hurting and/or oozing. I rarely get an infection. The times I had were from puncture wounds like driving the eye of a sewing needle into my thumb, or when my cat bit me when I was trying to trim her claws.

[@cassondrajuncaj1558]

Yes cover it but some people leave tho he covered for to long and/or to tight!! And than it gets infected or creates sores

[@katesmith5297]

This is some over the top excessive nonsense lol

[@Kmb33831]

Agree. Never letting it air out would make the skin weak and damaged. I would say every cut is different. Size, type, and placement all make a difference in how you treat it. A cut on my upper arm is going to be treated differently than my foot. And one on my finger is treated differently than both of those. Scraping the skin vs cutting the skin also makes a difference in how you treat it. Depth makes a difference Great she’s a dermatologist but she’s exactly the kind of dr I hate seeing. They tell you to do stupid crap because a book told them so.

[@DHxJarsyl]

Omg, this was actually solid advice. I saw it was on youtube, I saw you holding a fruit, and I was thinking "She is going to tell us to put that fruit in our sock and sleep with it on our foot overnight and it will heal a face scratch".

[@Phillia_crochet]

This is really helpful. I found out applying Vaseline and similar products on small cuts and scrapes helps them heal faster by accident (pun intenede) after cleaning and drying them as I have a habit of tearing up my lips and their skins since I was a child (probably due to unknown stress factors as I score high in neuroticism). I did still let these small wounds air out especially if the cuts or scrapes are on my hands which constantly get wets by washing and doing chores and if the cuts aren't too deep (as in they stop bleeding after a few hours or a day). If they are deep enough or are still fresh, I did what recommended in this short. I got lots of scrapes, scratches and cuts as a child but barely ever got any scars and the one I did remember is barely noticeable, probably thanks to knowing how to properly first aid them thanks to my mom. This helps a lot when I adopt my cats later on. I was baffled when I later came across posts of people having terribly deep scars on their hands using glue guns for their craft projects and realized that they didn't know how to first aid a burn at all. I got several accident glue gun burns but never let it got that worse and have no scars whatsoever. Apparently most just leave the glue cool down on its own while enduring the pain, letting the hot glue deepen the burn instead of running to the nearest sink to rinse it to cool it off immediately to peel it out, minimizing the effect. Also, reading all the infographics and first aid procedures on the walls of school infirmary, clinics and hospitals is totally worth the time and efforts, just in case.

[@bethannielynne4047]

Love the tips, but why do they so frequently have to eat while doing videos like this? I just wanted the tips, not to hear you crunching your food.

[@hsh44534]

Yeh this bugs me too. I wonder if it’s an attempt at feigning casual like it wasn’t set up? Speaking with your mouth full is worse than not knowing this specific protocol for minor wound care.

[@melissaharris3495]

This and applying skincare/makeup for every video. I think it’s trendy right now for videos but it is a bit annoying!

[@Apocalypse4162]

I hate when girls do this with putting on their makeup too, like just talk to me and get the point across, don't sit there showing me how you apply your false mask and act all casual. I think they want us to feel like we're in the room with them sitting across the table as if this is just what naturally comes up in their day to day conversation, but once you see it, you cannot unsee it, it's deceptive and annoying, I stop listening as soon as I notice.

[@mags7848]

Well, they do get a reaction out of us, don't they? Our engagement, even if it does not apply to the topic of the video, profits the creators. It is just another annoying strategy used to make us comment and like the comments agreeing that the eating and/or the application of make-up (which this creator also does in other flicks) are not acceptable. 😒

[@Elszz_Life]

Not her eating an apple😂😂

[@annaburns2865]

I totally thought that she was going to say that you put an apple slice on the scrape! 😂

[@annaburns2865]

I totally thought that she was going to put an apple slice on the scrape! 😂

[@silendt]

So gross. Imagine hitting record and just being like “I’m gonna chew in everyone’s face. People will like that.”

[@InnerGiggles]

I love it. It's just so real. She's like a friend who happens to be a doctor. Fit the moment very well.

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

I wouldn’t want a friend talking to me with their mouth full of food, either. Are kids not taught basic manners anymore?

[@sarahb.2694]

Nah, i always just cleaned it and then sat in a salt water bath,patted dry and let the body do it's thing. it stings but everything heals twice as fast and i have practically no scaring.I was always covered head to toe in cuts and scrapes growing up and this helped so much!

[@TLM2468]

I use raw honey it is anti microbial. My wounds heal so fast sometimes you don't even know I had an injury. I once sliced half of my thumb print off( into the muscle) put honey on it for 4 days and I even have my finger print back with a tiny scar.

[@threeofcats5803]

I love the mom energy of “You Will Do This until there is a nice layer of pink skin there” ❤❤❤😂

[@d.b.1858]

"First off, let me begin with showing you how well I talk with my mouth full". "That will really endear you to me and garner total respect".

[@MsKhitana]

Similar to what I do.. except that I don't use ointments and bandaids, but instead cut a leaf of Aloe, put it in a vase with water after I cut off a piece of the bottom of the size of the wound, cut off the sides that have little spikes, slice it thru the middle so that I have two pieces I can cover the wound with the outer part and have the green skin of the Aloe on the outside. I tape it to the body and cover with a bandage to hold it in place. Works also after burns..

[@doodles3075]

Unless it won't stop bleeding, i always wash and put a bit of antiseptic cream, then leave uncovered. If i put a plaster/ bandaid on it, it will take twice as long to heal. Have always done the same with my children. I always let the air dry it, by putting a plaster on it i end up keeping it moist and sealing in the germs, there it takes longer to heal.

[@Spm1610]

I work in a kitchen. Whenever i get cuts I put bandage only when I'm cooking because I don't want to be in contact with salt on acid (ouch!) . But my hands get wet a lot, and i don't like wearing wet bandage. So unless i'm cooking, i prefer airing my wound out

[@hannahthufvesson]

I hope you're wearing gloves over that bandaid or cut, otherwise you're risking giving your guests food poisoning. In my country it's not allowed to cook for others with a cut on your hands if there's any chance it can come in contact with the food.

[@archervine8064]

Try the waterproof Nexcare ones. They stay in place like whoa and don’t get wet.

[@pithygrapefruit]

@@hannahthufvesson blood borne pathogens just spreading with an open wound around food.

[@ixagonczi]

​@@hannahthufvessonAs long as it isn't bleeding you'll be fine. Wash your hands, make sure your wound is closed, you'll be fine

[@hannahthufvesson]

@@ixagonczi Different countries have different laws. In mine, you need a bandaid as well as gloves (which is to be exchanged as you shift to a new task) if you have a cut on your hand. Otherwise you are not permitted to prepare food for other people in a restaurant or the like.

[@queenofhearts9186]

Talking while eating is so not etiquette.

[@xcountryrunner9]

As someone who has been treating my own wounds for ages, I completely agree to wash it and cover it. Just don't put Vaseline or aquaphor which is literally made from petroleum, instead use Shea butter or a natural salve, and don't use a regular bandage as most of those have PFAS and other crap, instead use a toxin free, biodegradable bandage. Otherwise you are literally putting toxins straight into the body through the wound. Just my 2 cents if you want to do it correctly and with the best results. Then uncover after a couple days or so depending on the size of the wound and add sun exposure for faster healing and scar removal. I'm sure people will argue with me and claim the sun is "toxic" but it's not. Controversial stuff these days but it's thousands of years old knowledge 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@benrichards6158]

as a chef, I can tell you most people don't know how to use a knife, curl your fingertips back, press your finger tips into the food, and slide the knife down along your fingers, while pushing forward. Hold the knife with three fingers gripping the handle pinch the blade between your thumb and finger. it stops the food from moving, stops the blade from twisting. prevents lots of ER visits for missing digits. and sharpen your knife, dull knives require a lot more force to use and make the whole thing more dangerous

[@StelXO]

Manuka honey is also great for healing and preventing scabs and scars

[@thegreaterconundrum]

Also 50x more expensive than vasaline 😂

[@chrisbalbuena69]

Great video! For the longest time I didn't even take care of cuts in my skin, even now all I did was wash the cut with soap and water and just left it alone so it would heal on its own. Thanks for the info doc!

[@ThePieFairy91]

To everyone saying they "followed this advice and got infected" I highly suspect user error (yes, even if you/your mom/uncle Stan/whoever is a Nurse, Doctor, Chiropractor or whatever) Either the ointment was contaminated from non-sterile use (always have one specifically for first aid so no nasty fingers are touching it!), you didn't wash/change often enough, or your hands were nasty from touching other stuff while in the process of wound dressing. It's surprisingly easy to introduce fungus and bacteria to our vulnerable open wounds if you aren't a paranoid OCD nerd (like your truly). So, why do all that? Skin only needs a bit of moisture to heal in the early stages to avoid tearing apart. It's like cross stitching with soggy noodles 100 times smaller than strands of hair! Once it's scabbing over and you see new pink skin healing in (should only be a day or so depending on the location and individual healing speeds) you can let it breathe all you want. The scab and brand new pink tissue can act as natures band-aid. Just don't forget to keep it clean! Band-aids giving you grief? Angry red marks even when latex free? Make sure you alternate the positioning with each change so that the adhesive doesn't cover the same area twice. I typically do t and x shapes. You can also use gauze and paper tape.

[@SuzanneCrawford-xy1eg]

Thank you !!! People really are resistant to realising that keeping the skin 'moist' with ointment based solution and keeping it clean. That's it.

[@alicestoneheart5945]

i was really scared that she was waving her knife around so close to me then i remembered she’s behind the screen

[@christine-mariedcsm9404]

My mother did the same-waved her hand/knife round while talking with me-and actually stabbed me when she handed me a piece of apple. It was just a small puncture wound...but the threat is real! 😂

[@mjsalinas1032]

.... My doctor just told me to let it be and not cover it. I'm confused now hahahahah

[@dr.k1012]

They mustn't be derm.. derms care about cosmetic outcome a lot more it seems, other doctors prefer the wound heal up faster to reduce infection risk.

[@mjsalinas1032]

@@dr.k1012 he is derm but I am prone to infections, so maybe that is why

[@daydreamergal]

Your doctor is right just apply ointment and let it air out if it's not bleeding

[@cameron858]

Listen to your GP, not this hack.

[@farfromirrational948]

Dont be confused, ignore this lady. She has no clue what she's talking about.

[@karigiles8605]

Wounded, clean it up, put ointment on it, and bandaid it to stop residual bleeding. Take bandaid off at night while sleeping to air out. All good. I heal fast as well so there is that. If it's a fresh cut on the finger though, or a few days fresh, I will put a bandaid on it while working to keep it from getting, bumper and damaged...but, airing it out at night was what we were told to do.

[@TheScotsman1977]

Scrub well with soap or betadine, then rinse well with clean water and pat dry.Using a <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="3050">50:50</a> mix of aloe gel from the plant with raw honey, covered with a clean vet wrap bandage twice a day till healed.

[@kellymaglione8674]

Why don't we know these simple things?! Thanks Dr. Sam!!!

[@sheilaelliott7674]

Basic First Aid is no longer taught in school. It was a part of our Physical Education curriculum.

[@vozera723]

As the other person said basic first aid is no longer in the curriculum, if you want to be able to pass on this advice and actually have people listen tell them to go take a Red Cross first aid course or tell him to get in girl scouts though I cannot guarantee the second method is foolproof

[@farfromirrational948]

She's wrong. Dont listen to her advice.

[@vozera723]

@@farfromirrational948 go take first aid

[@ixagonczi]

​@@sheilaelliott7674Here you still need to know it to pass PE class