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
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.
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.
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.
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.