How to Heal Wounds Faster

A platelet-rich gel derived from one’s own blood could speed up the healing of wounds and cuts. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati say that a topical gel derived from a patient’s own blood may help prevent infection while speeding up the healing process. The finding could mean that, in the not too distant future, a concentrated cocktail of a person’s own blood could be used to help dress wounds, particularly in patients with diabetes or other disorders that slow the healing process