How to Heal A Scratched Knee

Pour water over the wound. Run cool water over the injured knee, or splash it over it. Wash long enough to cover the entire affected area with water and wash away any dirt and/or debris. ^{[7] [8]}

Wash the wound. Use antibacterial soap and water to clean the area around the wound, but don’t let soap get on the wound as this can cause stinging. ^{[9] [10]} This will help wash away bacteria and prevent infection.

• Hydrogen peroxide and tincture of iodine are often used to disinfect skin wounds such as a scratched knee. ^[11] However, hydrogen peroxide and iodized alcohol actually damage living cells, so health professionals now advise against using hydrogen peroxide and alcohol. tincture of iodine applied to the wound. ^{[12] [13] [14]}

Remove any debris. If there is anything stuck in the wound such as soil, sand, debris, etc., use tweezers to carefully remove the material. First, clean and disinfect the tweezers by rubbing the tweezers with a cotton ball or gauze soaked in isopropyl alcohol. ^{[15] [16]} Wash with cool water once debris has been removed.

• If dirt or other material is trapped deep inside the wound and cannot be removed, contact your doctor. ^[17]

Gently pat dry. Once you have rinsed and rinsed the scratched knee, gently pat the affected area dry with a clean cloth or towel. Dabbing instead of wiping will help you avoid unnecessary pain.

Apply antibiotic cream, especially if the wound is dirty. This can reduce infection during recovery. ^{[18] [19]}

• There are many antibiotic creams and ointments that contain different active ingredients or compounds (such as bacitracin, neomycin, and ppymyxin). ^[20] Always follow the instructions that come with the product on dosage and how to use it.
• Some creams have a combination of mild pain relievers.
• Some ointments or creams can cause allergies in some people. If you notice redness, itching, swelling, etc. after using one of these products, you should stop using it and try another product with a different active ingredient.

Dressing. Be sure to cover the knee with a bandage to protect the wound from dust, infection, and irritation from clothing while it heals. You can use tape or sterile gauze and secure with adhesive tape or elastic bandages. ^{[21] [22]}

Replace with a new bandage as needed. Change the knee pad daily or more often if wet or dirty. ^{[23] [24]} Clean wound as before.

• Research shows that removing the tape with quick movements can help with pain more than slow it down. This partly depends on the nature of the wound. ^{[25] [26]}
• Oiling both ends of the bandage and waiting for a while can make removing the bandage less painful.

Reapply antibiotic cream every day. ^[27] Although this alone does not speed up the healing process, it does help fight infection. The antibiotic cream also helps keep the wound moist while it heals, thereby preventing scabbing and scarring that can occur if the wound dries out. In general, you can apply the cream once or twice daily. Check the product’s instructions for dosage. ^[28]

Pay attention to how the wound heals. Whether a scratched knee heals quickly or slowly depends on a number of factors such as age, nutrition, stress level, smoking, any disease, etc. Moreover, antibiotic cream will only helps fight off infection without actually helping the wound to heal faster. If the wound seems unusually slow to heal, get it checked out by a medical professional, as it could be a sign of a more serious condition, such as an illness. ^[29]