What ointment should I use on a child's scratched face?

Children are naughty. Often when several children are together, disputes are inevitable and they will get hurt from fighting. Scratches are very common on children. Nowadays, many families only have one child. No matter how serious the situation is, parents cannot bear to see it. It must be treated so that the child's injuries can recover as soon as possible. So, what ointment should a child use if he scratches his face? Let’s take a look below.

First disinfect the area with iodine, then deiodine with alcohol, and apply anti-inflammatory powder locally. Keep the wound clean and there is no need to do any other treatment. The wound will heal on its own. You can apply local hot compress. If the wound is deep and has scabs, apply vitamin E after the scabs fall off.

How to treat wounds without leaving scars

Cleaning: If the wound is dirty, use running water to rinse the wound. Rinse thoroughly to reduce the chance of infection.

Disinfection: When disinfecting and cleaning, choose a mild disinfectant that is less irritating to tissues, such as iodine tincture, iodine acetone, or normal saline. It is not recommended to use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide because they are very irritating and painful.

Whether to bandage or not depends on the situation: when a part of the body is injured, we always tend to bandage it with gauze, Band-Aids or dressings. This can isolate bacteria and provide protection to a certain extent. However, if there is too much exudation or secretion, try to dry the wound without bandaging it. Keep the wound dry, which is conducive to healing and avoids inflammation.

Detect infection promptly: If the wound appears red, swollen, hot, painful, or contains sticky, turbid fluid, it is likely to be inflamed and you should seek medical attention promptly. If the wound is itchy, on the one hand it is due to the regeneration of granulation tissue, which is a sign of improvement; on the other hand it may be due to allergies, such as allergies to drugs, bandages and other objects.

Detect allergies promptly: A small number of people will be allergic to dressings such as gauze and Band-Aids. Once an allergic reaction (heat, redness, itching, bumps, etc.) is detected, remove the dressing immediately.

Stitches are needed in certain situations: For shallow, small wounds without contamination, no stitches may be considered. However, sutures can accurately align wounds and facilitate wound healing. If you rely on wound contraction, it is likely to leave scars.