111902 343 First Aid & Safety First Aid true Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:04:34 -0800 /system/videos/0/02/19/11/111902.flv first, aid, preventing, prevention, scars, wound, treating, healing How To Keep a Cut From Scarring http://www.howcast.com/videos/111902-How-To-Keep-a-Cut-From-Scarring http://www.howcast.com/videos/111902-How-To-Keep-a-Cut-From-Scarring/edit approved 117 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=111902"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=111902" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 13 Dynamic http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/111902/Dynamic_HT_Keep_a_Cut_From_Scarring_hdstill_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 7626 false false false 52371 1 23 Warning See a doctor immediately if your cut is extremely deep, won’t stop bleeding, or appears infected.

]]> 52372 2 29 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/111902/29.jpg Clean the cut Wash your hands thoroughly, and clean your cut with a mild soap under lukewarm running water. Make sure you get all the dirt out of the cut, and if necessary, scrub it gently with a clean washcloth.

]]> 52373 3 42 Tip Hard rubbing or scalding water may damage the skin around the cut further.

]]> 52374 4 46 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/111902/46.jpg Use an antibiotic ointment Apply an antibiotic ointment to the cut to speed healing and prevent infection.

]]> 52375 5 53 Tip Avoid hydrogen peroxide and vitamin E Avoid hydrogen peroxide. It actually destroys new skin cells, making it harder for your cut to heal. Also, steer clear of vitamin E. It doesn’t make a noticeable difference in helping your skin heal.

]]> 52376 6 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/111902/64.jpg Keep it moist Studies show that moist wounds heal faster and better than dry ones, so keep your cut covered with antibiotic ointment and a sterile bandage. Change the dressing as necessary for about a week. When you remove the bandage for good, coat the cut lightly with petroleum jelly.

]]> 52377 7 83 Tip If you’ve got a significant wound, talk to your doctor about using silicone gel sheets and other methods to minimize scarring.

]]> 52378 8 90 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/111902/90.jpg Stay out of the sun A sunburn can damage the skin of your already-tender cut even further, and UV rays may discolor the area, making the wound more likely to leave a substantial mark. When you go outdoors, use a sunblock with a high SPF, and stay in the shade.

]]> 52379 9 106 Fact Scabs slow down the healing process; the dried crust forces new skin cells to work harder to repair a wound.

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