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Healthy skin promotes rapid healing of skin cuts. Cuts and scrapes should be thoroughly cleaned, then treated with antibacterial ointment and covered with a dressing. Deep or long cuts may require surgical suturing or taping so they heal correctly. Vitamins and minerals can reduce inflammation, promote the formation of collagen, and reduce scarring from burns, cuts, and scrapes.Recommended vitamins: Vitamin A -- important for wound healing (5,000 to 10,000 IU daily) Pantothenic acid -- stimulates cell growth Vitamin C -- needed to make collagen, essential for healthy skin, and helps capillary walls to heal more quickly (500 to 1,000 ... MORE



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