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My 2 yr old daughter was bitten by a dog a week ago. she got two stitches right under her lip. what can i put on it to reduce the scar? mederma?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

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Sure: Oh, poor baby! Sure Mederma is fine to use nightly on the scar. During the day be sure to use a good zinc oxide sunscreen on the area to be sure and avoid sunburn, which will just exacerbate the problem area.

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Answered 9/22/2016

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A member asked:

My 2 yr old daughter was bitten by a dog a week ago. she got two stitches right under her lip. what can i put on it to reduce the scar? mederma?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

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