Comments on: Skin Care Myths: Cuts Heal Better When You Let Air at Them

By: James

James — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:35:19 +0000

In Colombia we use coffee grounds to stop the bleeding, I’ve split my head at least 3 times. I had a tree branch go almost through my left hand. coffee grounds stopped the bleeding, don’t know why it works but it sure does. and ive never had stitches.

By: Jan

Jan — Sun, 24 May 2009 18:00:17 +0000

I work at a restaurant and there is a lot of glassware that comes in and out of hand through out the night and I cut myself pretty badly the other night. My finger was basically pouring out blood on to the floor and then a kitchen staffer came and started pouring coffee grounds on the open wound. I was kind of in shock so I didn't say anything, but sure enough the wound had coagulated at a really fast rate. She said something with the caffeine makes the blood coagulate? I thought she made it up, but your wife's Dad says the same thing then?@Frank

By: dermatology upland

dermatology upland — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:54:42 +0000

Very nice article!! A lot of helpful information.. I agree with Dillion.. I hope there will be a recommendation section here..

-kenneth

By: Hydroxatone

Hydroxatone — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:11:06 +0000

Very nice blog, I agree with most of what you are saying here…

By: Skin Care Fran

Skin Care Fran — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:36:56 +0000

If I accidentally cut myself my best experience is to put water on it, press it gently together with your fingers for 1 minute.
This way bleeding is minimum and heeling is rather quick.

By: Frank

Frank — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:44:14 +0000

My wife believes that you can use coffee grounds to close an open wound. Is there any truth behind that idea? She said her father accidentally cut himself with a knife and they put coffee all over it to stop the bleeding. What do you think?

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:20:57 +0000

Why do you say antibiotic ointments probably do more harm than good?

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:27:11 +0000

Perhaps this provides an evolutionary explanation as to why picking at a scab is so irresistible…

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By: Dr. Benabio

Dr. Benabio — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:57:40 +0000

Sasha-
Hydrogen peroxide can help break up a scab if one has formed. I recommend using a dilute solution for my patients.

Curious-
haha. Maybe not “for the win.” Perhaps BTN “better than nothing.”

Dean-
Thanks. I am glad you enjoyed it.

Feminist pre-med-
Yes, it can help minimize post inflammatory hyperpigementation as well.