The redness, swelling and pain around the wound scab may be caused by infection or allergy inside the wound.
1. Infection: During the wound recovery period, we must pay attention to keep the wound clean and dry, some wounds may have healed on the surface, but the inside of the scab may not be fully recovered, once the care is not proper, it may lead to bacterial infection, causing redness, swelling and pain around the scab. Some wounds may also have foreign bodies and necrotic tissue, which should be removed in time to prevent infection.
2. Allergy: If the patient has a history of allergy, contact with allergens can also cause redness, swelling and pain around the wound scab, which may also be accompanied by local itching. Some patients may have an allergic reaction to the sutures, and some of the sutures need to be removed.
After the wound scabs must be careful not to pick the scabs off, so as not to cause bleeding, not conducive to wound healing may leave scars, need to wait for the scabs to fall off naturally. When the symptoms of redness, swelling and pain appear around the scab, it is necessary to consult a doctor in time to avoid affecting the recovery. And take amoxicillin, cefaclor and other antibiotics to prevent infection.