S tips to reduce scarring after the cuts and scratches; Dermatologist & # 39

Everyone has to deal with scratches, nicks and cuts time to time and depending on skin type, which can cause unsightly scars.

Dr. Ellen Marmur, professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, said there are a number of things that you can do to reduce scarring.

"The appearance of a scar often depends on how your wound healing. During the surgical scars or more joints like knees and elbows are hard to avoid scars that are caused by minor cuts and scratches, can all be correct by less noticeable wound treatment home, "he said in a press release from the American Academy of Dermatology.

Read: Everything you need to know about the healing of wounds

Tips for reducing the appearance of scars through small skin injuries caused.

Gently wash the wound area with water to remove dirt and prevent germs. Deep wound cleaning reduces the risk of tetanus. Tetanus (lockjaw) is a preventable disease that affects the muscles and nerves, usually due to an injury contaminated drilling.

Vaseline to the wound dry a crusty injuries take longer to heal in order to maintain and form.

Vaseline also prevent scarring becomes too large, deep or itching. If you clean the wound every day, you should not use antibacterial ointment.

After cleaning the wound and apply Vaseline or a similar ointment, cover the wound with a plaster. Change the bandage every day to keep the wound clean while it heals.

For larger scratches, cuts, burns or wounds with persistent redness, hydrogel or silicone gel sheet (available in pharmacies) may help.

A deep wound that cuts through the skin or is open and has serrations or fat or muscle protruding usually requires stitches. If your injuries required stitches, follow your doctor's advice about taking care of the wound and when have stitches. This can help to minimize scarring.

Once the injury heals, apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) for the site when it goes out. This can reduce fading red or brown and the scar fade faster ..

Health24 skin experts also recommend a product called ScarScience that can help, if the scar is still "young", that is, in the training year. It can also periodically apply Bio-Oil ®, cream or Vitamin E oil, to reduce the healing of the tissue.

While no scar can be removed completely fade most scars over time. If you are concerned about the appearance of a scar, a dermatologist specialist lake. A dermatologist can answer your questions and talk about ways to make your scar less visible ..

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