The main measures to prevent scarring after a fall on the face include strengthening skin care and using medication.
1. Strengthen skin care: the formation of scars is an alteration of the skin in the process of self-repair and overgrowth, which is related to the stimulation of various adverse factors. Attention should be paid to keeping the skin clean and dry, avoiding water, and avoiding scratching and stimulation to prevent concurrent infections, which can effectively reduce the probability of scar formation.
2. Medication:
(1) anti-infection drugs: infection is the main cause of scarring, local signs of infection, must be timely use of effective antibiotic treatment, such as topical mupirocin ointment.
(2)Drugs promoting epidermal cell growth: in the absence of infection, some drugs promoting epidermal cell growth can be used appropriately to help promote wound healing, such as recombinant human epidermal growth factor gel.
(3) Drugs to inhibit scar formation: For the early stage of scar formation, timely administration of drugs to inhibit scar formation can reduce the risk of scar formation, such as mucopolysaccharide polysulfate cream.
After a fall on the skin of the face, it is important to have a doctor’s consultation and effective treatment in a timely manner, to avoid self-treatment and increase the chances of scar formation.