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Miriam Liddle  |  by www.timesonline.co.uk. All rights reserved. 17.07 | 0:19

There are no quick fixes cuts and scratches will heal in their own time, usually within a few days. However, make sure they are cleaned under running water as soon as possible, and deep cuts should be treated with an antiseptic ointment. A diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables will keep your vitamin C level high, which aids healing.

If you bleed for several minutes after a simple scratch get this checked by your doctor to ensure your blood is clotting normally. Q I have had occasional bouts of vertigo and although my doctor has prescribed some pills (a stronger version of a travel sickness pill) is there anything more you can recommend? Should the problem eventually disappear?

There are no quick fixes cuts and scratches will heal in their own time, usually within a few days.

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