DEAR DR. ROACH: Do you keep scrapes moist with antibiotic ointment and covered or let them dry out uncovered? There seems to be two schools of thought on this. — N.E. ANSWER: Although many people do ...
Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmDMedically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Aquaphor and Vaseline are popular over-the-counter (OTC) moisturizers with various uses. They are often used to help heal ...
Dear Dr. Roach: Is it true that a wound will heal faster if someone kisses it? — B.B. Answer: It may make it feel better, as generations of children will attest, but it won't make it heal faster. In ...