Originally Posted by
Cyclelogikal
Use a bactin or other antibiotic cream as well for the first few days. Lightly bandage and keep it clean until the skin fuses together. Other than that, not much you can do. The body is an amazing healing machine!
Done: Bandaged.
A few people, my dermatologist included, mentioned that I should avoid letting skin damage scab; is there truth to that? I always thought this advice was a load of %$#@; like you said, the body is an amazing healing machine.