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How Long It Takes To Heal 2 Red Bloody Lines Caused By Scratch On Face?
my 7 year old son got accidentally scratched on his face. he has 2 red lines which look very sore, it hardly bled but it has left 2 red bloody lines so i just cleaned it. i want to know how long will it take to heal & if i should be applying anything on it? im also concerned if it will scar.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2013
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Seems to have developed an abrasion. Abrasion is due to shearing away of the epidermis and superficial dermis.
The epidermis normally regenerates itself in 5-7 days and the abrasion usually heals without any consequences.
Using a topical antibiotic ointment e.g 2% mupirocin twice daily would prevent it from any possible secondary infection.
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Seems to have developed an abrasion. Abrasion is due to shearing away of the epidermis and superficial dermis.
The epidermis normally regenerates itself in 5-7 days and the abrasion usually heals without any consequences.
Using a topical antibiotic ointment e.g 2% mupirocin twice daily would prevent it from any possible secondary infection.
regards
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