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How could i prevent scarring from a cut on my nose?
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Cover w/ ointment: If the scratch does not require stitches, the simple and effective thing to do is to keep the scratch covered with antibiotic ointment, a&d or just vaseline. Skin cells can "crawl" across a moist environment and cover the "raw" area of the scratch. However, if you let it dry up and scab, the scab becomes a physical barrier preventing the skin cells from crawling and covering the raw area.
Answered 10/5/2015
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A few things: Scarring depends a lot on the depth of the cut and also on how an inidivdual person heals. Beyond that, aloe vera gel and vitamin E cream may help.
Answered 2/18/2015
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