How do I prevent getting a scar?!


Question: How do I prevent getting a scar?
Well yesterday my dog bit my face. I got three small scratches on my nose and then a bad one, it went from the tip of my nose and up into my right nostril. I went to the doctor and got one stitch because he said it will help it heal and might help it not scar. What are some treatments that I can do to help it not scar? I would appreciate the help!
Thank you

Answers:

Johnny Coldwater,
In most cases, once a cut or scrape is clean and the bleeding has stopped, doctors advise soaking and slowly removing the scab, then keeping the area moist with antibacterial ointment or bacitracin. Research has shown that a moist environment will speed up healing and reduce scarring. The worst thing you can do for a small wound is put iodine or Mercurochrome on it. These substances have been shown to cause tissue damage and impede healing. "Any cut that goes through the entire thickness of the skin is going to produce a scar, but there are things you can do to make it look better," says Dr. Olivia Hutchinson, a plastic surgeon in Manhattan. Never leave a small wound exposed or allow it to breathe. A Band-Aid can ward off infection and prevent a scab from forming. It might also protect the area from sunlight, which stimulates the production of pigment and causes discoloration. Most stores now carry new "liquid" bandages, gel-like versions of traditional Band-Aids that discourage scabbing. The liquid forms a transparent film that seals in moisture. As the skin replaces itself, the gel simply sloughs off - leaving any hair behind. Keeping a wound moist and covered promotes healing and minimizes scarring.


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