How can I avoid scars on my face

If you get injured on your face, the thing you worry about most is leaving scars. When a wound appears, the first step is to clean it. The second step is to disinfect it thoroughly. Do not use gentian violet for disinfection. Choose saline solution, iodine tincture, etc. If the wound is not big, stitches are not recommended. To avoid wound infection, it should be bandaged properly.

Cleaning: If the wound is dirty, use running water to rinse the wound. Rinse thoroughly to reduce the chance of infection.

Disinfection: When disinfecting and cleaning, choose a mild disinfectant that is less irritating to tissues, such as iodine tincture, iodine acetone, or normal saline. It is not recommended to use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide because they are very irritating and painful.

Whether to bandage or not depends on the situation: when a part of the body is injured, we always tend to bandage it with gauze, Band-Aids or dressings. This can isolate bacteria and provide protection to a certain extent. However, if there is too much exudation or secretion, try to dry the wound without bandaging it. Keep the wound dry, which is conducive to healing and avoids inflammation.

Detect infection promptly: If the wound appears red, swollen, hot, painful, or contains sticky, turbid fluid, it is likely to be inflamed and you should seek medical attention promptly. If the wound is itchy, on the one hand it is due to the regeneration of granulation tissue, which is a sign of improvement; on the other hand it may be due to allergies, such as allergies to drugs, bandages and other objects.

Detect allergies promptly: A small number of people will be allergic to dressings such as gauze and Band-Aids. Once an allergic reaction (heat, redness, itching, bumps, etc.) is detected, remove the dressing immediately.

Stitches are needed in certain situations: For shallow, small wounds without contamination, no stitches may be considered. However, sutures can accurately align wounds and facilitate wound healing. If you rely on wound contraction, it is likely to leave scars.