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Child Scratched Nose, Knocked Off Scab. Will Skin Stretch To Get Rid Of Indent As He Grows?
hi my 8 week old scratched his face deep by his nose , it formed a scab and then a couple of days later i noticed he must of knocked the scab off too early because it left an indent. that was about 4 weeks ago and it looks the same. my question is as his head and face grow will the skin stretch enough to get rid off it? is there anything to use on it? i am so upset. thank you
Mon, 3 Sep 2012
Hi...dear user..,
Thanks for choosing HCM..
Yes ...it can form scar..,
But it depends upon the involvement of..,
layers...if epidermis, no scar is formed..,
otherwise it can...so consult..,
thanQ
Thanks for choosing HCM..
Yes ...it can form scar..,
But it depends upon the involvement of..,
layers...if epidermis, no scar is formed..,
otherwise it can...so consult..,
thanQ
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