What to do when a wound scars and itches

Wound scar itching is a normal phenomenon, no need for treatment, can be diverted to relieve the local itching sensation, but should not be scratched to relieve the itching sensation, so as not to scratch the scab broken. During the period of itchy wound scars, due to the local tissue growth process will produce tension on the surrounding skin tissue, this tension will produce a slight stimulation effect on the receptors and nerves within the local skin, so the symptoms of itchy wound scars can occur, which is a normal phenomenon. Patients should not scratch the scab, so as not to scratch the scab, resulting in exposure of the wound, secondary bleeding, infection and other conditions. You can relieve the itchiness of the scab by distracting your attention, if you can’t do that, you can use topical medication such as glycerite solution to stop the itch. If the scab is scratched, it should be sterilized immediately and a sterile dressing should be used to cover the wound with regular dressing changes for treatment.