Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with scarring.

Ignore: Do seek professional help and know that help is available . You don't have to live with scars.

Ignore: Please don't touch the scar multiple time, it might grow bigger.

Ignore: Protect a wound with a lubricant (petroleum jelly, vit A&D so that it heals from the inside out.

Ignore: Don't expose to sun or medicated remedies. Do massage with light moisturizer and be patient.

Ignore: Do control your diabetes well to improve wound healing.

Ignore: A wound doesn't need to be deep or severe to leave a scar.

Ignore: You have only 24 hours to get a cut sewn up,to prevent scaring.

Ignore: Abstain from scratching or using creams or ointments on wounds.

Ignore: Keep out of the sun and apply sunblock to scars to keep them from darkening.

Ignore: Keep scar soft, supple with lotion (get some with Vit E). See a dermatologist if needed.

Ignore: A new scar remodels over 6 to 9 months. Wear sunscreen or it can get sunburned and be red forever.

Ignore: Wearing sunscreen to stop tanning keeps the surrounding skin paler, making the scar less noticeable.

Ignore: A scar may widen over time due to stress on it from its location. If too big, can have scar revised.

Ignore: Don't pick at scabs—this will lead to more prominent scars forming.

Ignore: DO: wear sunscreen DO: gentle massage DO NOT: peel the scab DO NOT: scratch the scar excessively.

"Microneedling": "Microneedling" is an aesthetic technique that can minimize acne scars in many people.

Ignore: Don't pick scabs. Keep wound clean & dry. Use vitamin E cream/lotion to minimize scarring.

Ignore: Clean healthy skin heals much better.