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Why Is The Area Of Dog Bite Itching And Hurting With Formation Of Scabs?
i got a dog bite about a week ago and it does not seem to be infected but the area hurts a little and is itchy. it started to scab and one of the scabs fell off today and it is open again so i put antibiotic ointment on it and a bandaid. why is the area itchy and hurting?
Sat, 26 Apr 2014
Pathologist and Microbiologist, Dr. Loay Khan's Response
It is itchy because of the process of healing. inflammation causes a itchy feeling and avoiding scratching it will help in healing other wise a permanent scar might occur. take aspirin to prevent inflammation and to help decrease the pain. If you do not improve in a week ,seeing your doctor might be advised.
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Why Is The Area Of Dog Bite Itching And Hurting With Formation Of Scabs?
It is itchy because of the process of healing. inflammation causes a itchy feeling and avoiding scratching it will help in healing other wise a permanent scar might occur. take aspirin to prevent inflammation and to help decrease the pain. If you do not improve in a week ,seeing your doctor might be advised.