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My 14 month son hit near eye on bed frame. there is a small cut. doctor said there is no serious injury. what to use to prevent scar?

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Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

Specializes in Neonatology

Close the cut: you can close it with steristrips if it is a clean cut you need to clean it with antiseptics if it is a deep cut it needs to be sutured by a physician this will give a smaller scar

Dr Hegab and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My 14 month son hit near eye on bed frame. there is a small cut. doctor said there is no serious injury. what to use to prevent scar?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

Dr Hegab and 8 doctors agreed

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