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How To Treat Cuts After Falling From An Oyster Bed?

HI AND THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE. MY 4 YR OLD SON FELL ON AN OYSTER BED WHILE FISHNG AND HAS SEVERAL CUTS...NOT REAL DEEP BUT IVE HEARD THEY CAN GET INFECTED EASILY. HOW SHOULD I TREAT THEM? IVE CLEANED THEM WITH PEROXIDE AND APPLIED ANTIBIOTIC CREAM.
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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If the cuts are not deep, then you can apply aloe vera gel to them for faster healing. Aloe vera is a soothing gel and its topical application on cuts and wounds promotes healing without any irritation. Apply a thin layer to the affected area after cleaning the skin. Hope this answers your query.
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How To Treat Cuts After Falling From An Oyster Bed?

If the cuts are not deep, then you can apply aloe vera gel to them for faster healing. Aloe vera is a soothing gel and its topical application on cuts and wounds promotes healing without any irritation. Apply a thin layer to the affected area after cleaning the skin. Hope this answers your query.