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5/18 Do sport creams like menthol actually help with the healing process,
or is it just something that makes you feel better temporarily?
\_ I don't know what "sport cream" is, but I doubt it helps with
the healing process. the only thing that does is something like
petroleum jelly, which keeps the wound moist. This is why you
shouldn't waste money on things like Neosporin (which aren't
any better than petroleum jelly).
\_ he's talking about muscle/joint injuries, not abrasions
\_ In the last couple years I've had 3 different doctors
tell me to use Polysporin on various cuts/wounds I had.
They specifically didn't say Neosporin though. Maybe they
are all wrong though and petroleum jelly is just the same.
\_ Antibiotics are not a hoax, and "active ingredients"
is not marketing.
\_ If you're talking about Ben Gay or something that burns like
Tiger Balm, they're not good substitutes for icing overworked
muscles to reduce swelling, and they're not as effective as
warm/hot towels or baths in relaxing the muscles later. Then
again, your best ally is time.
\- look you guys are not doctors. cremes/jelleies are not good
for some wounds where you want oxygen exposure. for example
sometimes neosporin jelly is bad but neosporin power is good.
so it depends what you are healing.
\_ You may want to comment on the comments about neosporin,
not menthol. |
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