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Question: Hi about a few weeks ago i fell down a flight of stairs causing wounds to my head, after my scabs have fallen off which was about 1/2 weeks ago, the right hand side of my face where wound is appears red still, i have been applying bio oil and vitamin E to my skin but its still showing red. The major scar on my forehead is also appearing pink around it. What should i do?
Brief answer....There is nothing to worry
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and would like to assure you that There is nothing to worry as it is a normal healing process.
A healed wound has a healthy, shiny look to the surface and is red to dark pink in color. Small wounds may heal in 2-3 weeks. Larger wounds may take 4-5 weeks total. The wound will remain quite red and slowly fade over the next few weeks or months. Sometimes ,in few cases,it may take even 6 months to one year to fade completely.
Keep applying VIT E or you can even apply coconut oil.
You should worry only in following circumstances,like...
If,There is any oozing of blood or pus
If the redness is increasing
If you develop fever
If above mentioned symptoms or signs are not there,then be relaxed,as it would heal gradually.Since There is no process to hasten it and since it has to heal naturally,just wait and watch and let it heal.
I hope it helps,however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and would like to assure you that There is nothing to worry as it is a normal healing process.
A healed wound has a healthy, shiny look to the surface and is red to dark pink in color. Small wounds may heal in 2-3 weeks. Larger wounds may take 4-5 weeks total. The wound will remain quite red and slowly fade over the next few weeks or months. Sometimes ,in few cases,it may take even 6 months to one year to fade completely.
Keep applying VIT E or you can even apply coconut oil.
You should worry only in following circumstances,like...
If,There is any oozing of blood or pus
If the redness is increasing
If you develop fever
If above mentioned symptoms or signs are not there,then be relaxed,as it would heal gradually.Since There is no process to hasten it and since it has to heal naturally,just wait and watch and let it heal.
I hope it helps,however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thankyou! Which would you recommend? Bio oil or vitamin cream? Also I have a main scar on my forehead which shows sign of skin tear, the others show just red skin no skin damage, which is best for which?
Hello,
You can use either bio oil or coconut oil on both the wounds.
Thanks
You can use either bio oil or coconut oil on both the wounds.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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