last night, i got scratched in the face on my face because i was trying to stop her from attacking this other dog that came over to my house.
The scratches are pretty bad and i already put some antibiotic ointment before bed last night, and also this morning. I won't get any infection for sure since my cat is an indoor cat and is already vaccinated and all the good stuff.
But my main concern is the scar. The scratches are VERY long starting at top of my forehead to down to chin. you can see the picture if you click the link below and see how bad it is.
i went to see a dermatologist today and they recommended a cream for me to buy, but i also wanted to get more information on how to prevent scar from forming.
I would love to know some tips for prevention of scars, and also some good brand cremes if you know any,
Thanks you so much for all your help!
Lisa G2010-05-10T16:50:00Z
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keep putting the antibiotic cream on it to help fight infection(if there may be any) and whatever you do DOT NOT pick the scab ! lol thats why people end up with scars cause the pick at it or its been really badly infected but yeh if you dont pick at it and keep putting the cream on you probably wont be left with a scar hopefuly :D
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Scars are mainly collagen, a protein that's found in the second layer of your skin. When you suffer any cut or scrape that's beyond superficial, you cut down to this second layer, exposing the collagen, which is then allowed to come to the skin's surface. The key to preventing scars is to break up the collagen and not allow it to bond to your skin's top layer. DON'T Use Hydrogen Peroxide: Who doesn't love those little bubbles that froth up over a cut when it's swabbed with hydrogen peroxide? The bad news is that while the solution cleans, it also destroys new skin cells that immediately begin to grow when you hurt yourself. This slows down the healing process and gives scars a greater chance of forming. DON'T Treat With Vitamin E. Vaccariello said she had been told her entire life that vitamin E prompted healing, but more recent studies show that it, like hydrogen peroxide, actually impairs healing. To make matters worse, about one-third of people will develop an allergic reaction to vitamin E. DON'T Expose To Sun: Not only do ultraviolet rays slow the healing process, the can discolor the scar. The sun stimulates the cells that produce pigment, and when your skin is sensitive and healing, it's prone to discoloration. Cover the area with SPF higher than 15. DO Cover A Cut: Many people are confused by this tip, is it best to let a cut "breathe," or should you always stick a Band-Aid over it? The answer is - go with the Band-Aid. When you don't cover a cut, it dries out and scabs over. This scab is not a good thing; it only presents a barrier to healing. You want to keep a cut moist and prevent a scab from forming. Vaccariello advises treating cuts with Neosporin and covering with a band-aid for a week. Then continue to dab the wound with Vaseline or something similar and keep covered until new skin begins to grow. DO Place Pressure On Cut: You know how sometimes when you lightly run your fingers over your skin, you can feel your scars? You can go to the store and buy special pads that apparently serve to flatten scars; they don't allow the collagen to pop up above the skin when a wound is healing. Some examples of these pads are: Curad Scar Therapy Cosmetic Pads, ReJuveness Pure Silicone Sheeting, Scar Fx and Sypres Scar Sheets. DO Massage The Wound: Once new skin has grown, massage the mark. This helps break down the dense bonds of collagen. If they are not allowed to take hold, the appearance of the scar will be much less noticeable, or may not form at all. Massage - with lotion - in a circular motion for 15 to 30 seconds a few times a day. One lotion to try is Mederma. It's a nonprescription ointment that contains onion extract and has been shown to inhibit the formation of collagen. There are lots of other products for sale that promise to lighten or prevent scars, however, no studies show that they are effective.
RE: how to prevent a SCAR from CAT scratches on FACE? last night, i got scratched in the face on my face because i was trying to stop her from attacking this other dog that came over to my house.
The scratches are pretty bad and i already put some antibiotic ointment before bed last night, and also this morning. I won't get any infection for...
Just because your cat is indoors doent mean it won't get infected!! Remember, this is an animal that poops in a box and walks all over it and then walks all over your house with poo germs on it's paws. Make sure you clean it very carefully. It can very likely get infected and that would cause a worse scar.. As well as many other health problems. Don't pick the scab when it forms and keep it clean at all costs. Use neosporin to keep it moist and covered.