Why don't my cuts heal properly?

[Matt Williams]

I looked online at WebMD and really couldn't find anything good about this. I have noticed in the last year or so, when I get a cut or scrape, the wound heals normally but leaves a scar that lasts for 6+ months. I'm not talking about deep cuts; just normal cuts and scratches that you get. (like hitting the corner of a desk.) I have a scar on my elbow from when I hit a tree branch back in April while camping. The wound healed in about a week, but the scar still remains. I have a couple other scars as well from superficial wounds. Has anyone experienced anything like this? This has only gone on for about the last year or 2. I am not on any medication or anything like that. I am a typical 30 year old healthy male.

[miajag]

Vitamin K deficiency?

[Scotty.]

Try using Polysporin or something similar on the cuts when you clean them up.

[dhyv]

It is b/c of your blood type. Polysporin / Neosporin will help with this.

[Felix_Nietzsche]

Typically the older you get, the longer it takes to heal cuts. When you turn 40 it will take even longer.
But....there could be other problems as well....

[hyde]

you may have a mild form of hemophila. My youngest child had similar scar issues.
He has a mild form of hemophila, factor 8.
He needs to take 'factor' if he is going to have surgery or a tooth out. A bloody nose lasts too long.

[Five-Star]

stop picking at the scabs

[cbloom]

Stop whining. Chicks dig scars. Go cut yo self, foo.

[Assani Fisher]

You need to see a doctor immediately.

[Suigin406]

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Stop whining. Chicks dig scars. Go cut yo self, foo.

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lol

but seriously, i'm sure it's nothing to be worried about. Maybe a quick doctor's visit will prolly clear up any confusion.