Simple wound healing....

[withm]

The Neosporin doesn't seem to be working - though it isn't getting worse and there are no signs of infection. I guess I will talk with the pharmacist to see if they know what the bandage is that tctrek mentioned. It has been almost 3 weeks - and it isn't a very large place at all - but all of the skin came off (chain ring bite).

Am starting to think that my chain ring is a vampire...

Well without seeing the wound it would be hard for anyone here to make good recommendations. I recently injured my finger resulting in several deep gouges out of it. I used these and they seemed to help a lot.

http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/sh...new_crumb=true

In general keeping wounds moist makes them heal better/faster with less scarring. Letting them dry out makes for painful scabs, and prone to picking, thus delaying healing. Keep them moist and covered is the better choice.

But as a diabetic, if your wound is already 3 weeks old, and not healing (or just slow to heal due to depth or size of wound?) you should probably consult a medical professional. Do not mess around with this. GO. TO. DR. I know too many people that have lost toes and/or feet due to this.

My experience with pharmacists is that they are very familiar with Rx drugs, but no so current or knowedgeable on OTC offerings. YMMV.

[ny biker]

I was thinking the same thing -- with diabetes involved, the best thing is to consult a doctor.

[Catrin]

Yep, my thoughts have already gone there....thankfully my employer has a clinic in the building where I work for employees and their children. There is a nurse practitioner there - I will pay them a visit Monday morning. Their services are free for those who have insurance through my employer. I forgot about this clinic until just now.

As I said, the wounds in question are quite small, just being stubborn about healing and I suspect this is due to the location - the skin there moves with every movement of the ankle.

[malkin]

Garlic.

Seriously, comfrey is good for a poultice.

[Catrin]

Thankfully it is finally covering over and healing NOW if I can just persuade my chain ring to not bite that particular spot again...