When to Begin Massage and Ointment of a Scar from Stitches? (photo)

My 6 yr old had stitches removed from her forehead a week ago. The wound has been kept covered by steri strips, and when I last changed them, I noticed the scab is still present. When should I begin to massage the scar, and what topical ointments/treatments are best to minimize the scarring?

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Minimising child's facial scar

These are great questions and thanks for the photo! It sounds as though your 6 year old had the injury approximately 2 weeks ago, so scar massage can be started now. There are a variety of commercial products that can be used, but it is not necessary to spend large sums of money on a topical scar reducing product. If massaging is uncomfortable for your child while the scab is present then restrain your enthusiasm and go gently until it falls off. Paper adhesive tape (like Micropore... more