Injuries and falls can occur without warning. They can also occur quite easily. We can try talking while slicing a tomato. Then the next thing we know we see blood dripping from our finger. We can be looking across the street and then trip over the curb in front of us. We can even trip over the many children’s toys lying on the floor of our home. Yes, accidents happen without warning. Any of these accidents can lead to a minor cut that can leave an unsightly scar, if it is not treated properly.
What are the best ways to treat a cut to prevent a scar? Webmd, the helpful site that is always trying to inform its readers, gave some helpful tips on how to do this. Here is an overview of some of those tips that you might want to keep in mind the next time you or your love gets hurt:
Every Wound Needs Proper Care
It doesn’t matter whether you are bleeding a little or a lot, every cut needs to be treated properly. This can avoid infection and scarring from occurring. How should a wound or cut be treated?
First, you need to clean the cut. This means you need to clean the area with cool water, remove any debris that might be in the cut and gently wash the area with soap and water. Skip the alcohol and hydrogen peroxide, if the wounds are minor. They can actually cause the wound to heal slower.
Secondly, you need to cover the wound with a bandage. This will prevent bacteria from getting into it.
Finally, resist the urge to pick at it. This is an essential step when it starts to heal and begins to itch. If you start picking at that sore it may become irritated and infected.
Extra Tips To Prevent Scars
Yes, the above tips are the essential things one must do to prevent scars from forming. However, there are added things that one may do, such as:
· If the wound is on one’s chest or back area, one should consider skipping their exercising sessions for a while. This area of the body can scar easily from the action of the skin pulling and tensing. Exercising can add to this action and thus add to the chances of scarring.
Fading Scars You Do Have
Yes, you can follow the above tips and scars may still form on your skin. Now what can you do to minimize their appearance?
· Consider using sunscreen on them. Sunscreens that contain zinc and are a SPF of 30 can help to fade scars quicker. · Massage the scar. This will help keep the top of the scar from becoming thick. A thick scar will be more noticeable than a thin one. · Apply a concealer to the scar. This will help lighten the scar can make it less noticeable. · You may consider having a dermabrasion treatment. This type of treatment will help remove the surface of the skin from the scar. It is done at one’s local dermatologist’s office. · Surgery can help reduce the size, depth and the color of a scar. One can talk to one’s dermatologist about the benefits of surgery.
Unfortunately, scars are a part of most people’s lives. They are a sign of wounds of their past. However, with proper care and trying to be more careful, you can prevent more scars from occurring.
Sources:
webmd.com