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How to Prevent Scarring from Wound on a Baby?
asked 2 years ago by worrieddad in UK
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 4,308 times
Tags: age 17 or under, forehead, female, bruising, hematoma, swelling
My little girl fell against the edge of a cupboard at a nursery causing a large hematoma about 1cm on her forehead with a shallow vertical cut in from the edge. The cut was not stitched or glued due to the delay getting treatment (3hrs-it-had-fully-clotted). 5 days later, the scab has fallen away leaving at this stage a visible gap in the surface around 1mm wide.
There is still significant bruising and some swelling. What would be the best way to mitigate any scaring? The attached picture was taken 4 days after the accident. Any advice/reassurance would be greatly appreciated.
2 answers to How to Prevent Scarring from Wound on a Baby?
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Scars usually heal without sequelae in infants
Scars usually heal without sequelae in infants. That being said, the most important areas to consider are make sure you use sunscreen on the scars to minimize ultraviolet rays. There is an over the counter product called scar fade gel or mederma for children that works well but requires frequent usage about 3 x day for several months. Also, a little trick that works very well is when the scab comes off use paper tape that is hypoallergenic and put it perpendicular to the wound to help...
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Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Scars in infants
First, if it required sutures, it could definitely been performed within the first 12-24 hours after injury. Second, all deep cuts leave a permanent scar. However, scars in children usually heal very well. But, a vertical cut in the forehead does not heal as well as a transverse one.
