13 Comments on Which one is best to use for cleaning minor lacerations and abrasions?

the_only_solorose on Sat, 22nd Nov 2008 8:24 pm


plain old ivory soap and water will clean wound just as well as anything.
as for mosquito bites, rub a slice of raw onion on them and they will not itch.
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David K on Sat, 22nd Nov 2008 8:39 pm


Try savalon its great
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sweet sue on Sat, 22nd Nov 2008 9:23 pm


Plain old soap and water. Then cover with an antibiotic ointment like neosporin and a bandaide and a kiss. All those things like you mentioned are not recommended anymore.

I'm a RN in a place where we get lots of bumps, brises, and cuts. This is our standing order from the physician. Of course if it is more serious than a simble cut, it may require Dr's care like stitches.
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wmestep on Sat, 22nd Nov 2008 9:46 pm


well personally i would use just good old soap and water initially then use a antibiotic ointment like neosporin…stay away from peroxide since it can damage tissue and worsen scarring.
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drfjalonso on Sat, 22nd Nov 2008 10:12 pm


Usually is good enough to wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If you want something else, hydrogen peroxide is the best. But even if you put hydrogen peroxide, you have to wash it thoroughly.
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rottonweiler on Sat, 22nd Nov 2008 10:19 pm


hydrogen peroxide is fine, always use neosporin, as for those pesky bites, it is an allergic reaction pediatrician can prescribe allergy med. i almost forgot if peroxide and neosporin arent available use pure honey on cuts and abrasions as it is natural anti infective, until you get restocked first aid supplies
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from someone just like her @ two, maybe even worse

person on Sat, 22nd Nov 2008 10:25 pm


hydrogen peroxide! it gets down in the cut with no pain to your child. its harmless and bubbles out all the bacteria. soap might irritate the injury.
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IrishKerry13 on Sat, 22nd Nov 2008 10:59 pm


I have found with my kids, who get whopping mosquito bites when they get bit, to keep them from scratching them I used isopropyl alcohol, it stings initially, but it takes the itch away.
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mah on Sat, 22nd Nov 2008 11:21 pm


I find that Hydrogen Peroxide is most helpful in dealing with small cuts, "for it bubbles away nasty germs" and it doesn't hurt very much. Just a little, for mosquito bites I find that using a paste of Baking Soda, tends to draw out the chemical mosquitos use to allow blood to flow. Just wet some Soda, place on the bite then bandage it. Colorful bandages work best with children.
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shortstuff on Sun, 23rd Nov 2008 12:03 am


Hydrogen peroxide is great when used right after an abrasion has occured, as it helps clean the area well. Then apply some Neosporin, so it will heal faster, & keep scarring to a minimum. For mosquito bites, apply rubbing alcohol right away & the itching should cease. You can also apply some Calamine lotion to insect bites as well. Solarcaine is another great anitseptic spray when ouchies occur. It temporarily numbs the area.
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mea on Sun, 23rd Nov 2008 12:13 am


{peroxide} either will work just keep it covered use ointment and dirt will not get in the cut as easy and it will heel faster. 4 the bites there are some anti itch sticks u can take with u where ever u go. if u have onion and garlic in you are sweat glands mosquitoes and ticks will not bite as much specially ticks.
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rainbow_me on Sun, 23rd Nov 2008 1:00 am


water and soap.. than bandage.. those other things stings ..
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al09 on Sun, 23rd Nov 2008 1:37 am


soap and warm water
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