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Cuts take longer to heal

Abby's

Abby's

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
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Insulin
My dog scratched my leg about 3 weeks ago but there is still a red scab there or it could be a scar. Are there any creams to heal skin quicker?
 
Not sure if there is any, but if its scabbed then the healing process has began, better to leave it alone unless you have any concerns, in which case you would get your gp to look at it.
 
Abby's said:
My dog scratched my leg about 3 weeks ago but there is still a red scab there or it could be a scar. Are there any creams to heal skin quicker?
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The best thing for cuts to heal is good blood glucose control :)
 
Thank you for your wise words :) I suppose it is just down to patience.
 
Having recently had a knee replaced and a beautiful scar several inches long on my knee, the doctors, nurses and physios all recommended E45 cream. Admittedly that was to help the scar tissue sort itself out, at least it won't do any harm.
 
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