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How do you minimize scars from wounds for kids?
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Sunscreen: Protect scabs and scars from the damaging effects of uv rays. See your doctor after a deep laceration to see if you need stitches.
Answered 4/1/2014
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Try Mederma: After a cut has healed, try appling an otc scar fading cream such as Mederma in order to fade the scar. You will likely need to use it regularly for a while. Also, it is useful to protect the scar site from the sun using sunscreen in order to minimize darkening of the scar.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Sunblock: Sunblock spf 30-40 for 6 mos after the wound. Silicone tap/gel probably helps, but is not a good idea in young children as they will ingest it! other products are unproven.
Answered 4/5/2016
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