Natural remedies
If you are not getting the expected result from OTC creams and ointments, or you want to quicken your healing, there are some natural remedies that may help.
Aloe vera gel is recommended to help soothe skin and help it heal faster. Essential oils are also an option to help with both pain and healing when diffused, inhaled, or applied to the skin with a carrier oil.
- According to a 2015 study [1] Lavender oil may help to reduce pain.
- According to a 2017 literature review [2], Rose oil may help to reduce pain,
- According to a 2018 study [3], Bergamot works against nerve pain in mice
- According to a 2010 literature review [4], Chamomile can help to reduce skin inflammation and irritation.