Thursday 5 October 2017

Home Remedies for Skin Abrasion - Top 5 Simple, but Effective Tips

When you fall down or rub on a rough surface, along with a sudden painfulness you may have abrasions on that skin area. These abrasions make you not only in pain but also feel uncomfortable with red marks on your skin. Let’s take a look at top 15 home remedies for skin abrasion below to quickly deal with it.

Home Remedies for Skin Abrasion
 
    1. Clean the abrasion

This is the very first action you have to take when encountering abrasions.
·        Cleanse the affected skin area with cool water or bacterial soap to remove all of dirt and dust away. This step is compulsory because the wound have to be totally clean before any further treatment.
·        You can add Neosporin on the mark and cover it with a gauze to wipe out bacteria which may remain on the abrasion.
·        Make sure to check and change the gauze 1 to 2 times a day.

            2. Aloe Vera gel

Aloe Vera has been well-known for its capability in healing wounds for a long time. Thanks to the anti- inflammatory property, aloe vera helps you ease the pain and speed up the healing process.
·        Peel off the skin of an aloe vera leaf to take the inner limpid gel.
·        Directly apply that gel to the abrasion.
·        Repeat this 2 to 3 times a day.

3. Honey

Honey is one of the most effective natural products for skin diseases. It not only reduces the sting of the abrasion but also prevents the appearance of scars. There are many ways of using honey for skin abrasion but the most common way is:


·        Apply raw honey to the abrasion
·        Leave it there for 15 to 20 minutes
·        Wash it off with lukewarm water
Or
·        After applying honey, cover the abrasion with a bandage
·        Change the bandage 3 times a day.

4. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is a perfect choice for dealing with open abrasion. Being thick oil, coconut oil helps prevent the abrasion from bacteria, dust and virus. It also promotes the healing process without any side effects.

You can apply a thin layer of coconut oil on your skin or mix it with a little raw honey to receive a better result. Repeat this twice a day.

5. Calendula

Calendula, an herb related with marigold flower, is a wonderful plant that brings many health benefits to human being. One of them is being a remedy for skin abrasion. With an amazing healing power, this herb can be used both externally and internally.
For external use, apply 1 to 2 drops on your skin three times a day. Calendula oil is available in many supermarkets.

For internal use, use calendula as a kind of tea. Steep calendula flower into hot water and enjoy it after a few minutes. This method also helps relax your body and mind.

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