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How To Treat Dark Blemish On Facial Skin Caused After A Scab?

I had a scrap on my cheek when I slipped on ice a few weeks back. I put neosprorin on it and healed very quickly and turned into a scab. Eventually the scab came off and the skin is healed but a darker shade then the rest of my face so it looks like I have a little shiner like someone punched me there? Why and will it return to normal?
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hello dear,
Understand your concern.
You should take following measures:
1. If bleeding, apply pressure with a clean gauze until bleeding stops
Gently clean the area well with mild soap and water
2. Keep the area clean and dry
3. Put an antiseptic or antibiotic cream or ointment on the area if needed
4. To protect the area cover with a Band-Aid or gauze pad if needed, especially if the area is draining or large.
5. Avoid using harsh soaps and makeup on the area during healing.

Eat healthy meals and drink adequate amounts of water because essential nutrients aid wound healing.
Use as few skin care products as possible to avoid making the damaged skin worse or slow healing.

- Neosporin or Bacitracin: decrease the risk of infection in superficial wounds. 1-3 times per day to the healing area, taking care not to damage the scab.
- Aloe Vera may have antibacterial properties and can increase circulation in small blood vessels. This might aid healing of superficial scrapes and bruises.
- Hydrogen peroxide can be used.
- honey, petrolium jelly and baking soda can be used.
Hope this may help you.

Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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How To Treat Dark Blemish On Facial Skin Caused After A Scab?

Hello dear, Understand your concern. You should take following measures: 1. If bleeding, apply pressure with a clean gauze until bleeding stops Gently clean the area well with mild soap and water 2. Keep the area clean and dry 3. Put an antiseptic or antibiotic cream or ointment on the area if needed 4. To protect the area cover with a Band-Aid or gauze pad if needed, especially if the area is draining or large. 5. Avoid using harsh soaps and makeup on the area during healing. Eat healthy meals and drink adequate amounts of water because essential nutrients aid wound healing. Use as few skin care products as possible to avoid making the damaged skin worse or slow healing. - Neosporin or Bacitracin: decrease the risk of infection in superficial wounds. 1-3 times per day to the healing area, taking care not to damage the scab. - Aloe Vera may have antibacterial properties and can increase circulation in small blood vessels. This might aid healing of superficial scrapes and bruises. - Hydrogen peroxide can be used. - honey, petrolium jelly and baking soda can be used. Hope this may help you. Best regards Dr. Sagar