What should I do if my baby’s face is scratched by other children?

It is normal for children to play with each other, but sometimes unexpected situations may occur, such as scratching each other's skin. Generally speaking, these scratches don't look serious and sometimes don't even bleed. But for parents, it must be very distressing if their baby’s face is scratched. So, what should you do if your baby is scratched on the face by other children?

Some friends see that their baby’s face is scarred and the area is large, and they are very afraid that scars will be left on the face. In fact, it has nothing to do with the size of the area. There are three key factors that affect whether scars will be left: the degree of skin damage, the method of care, and whether the baby has a scar-prone constitution.

If it is just a scratch on the front layer and the dermis is not damaged, there is no need to worry too much even if the area is large, and generally no scar will be left. However, if the deep dermis is damaged and bleeding is heavy, scars will inevitably be left.

When you see scratches on your baby's face, you must take correct care methods. Even minor scratches should not be taken lightly, otherwise it is very easy to cause infection and leave scars. For deep injuries to the dermis, improper care will make the scars more serious than before, making later repair more difficult.

If you are worried and see scratches on your baby's face, you need to go to the clinic for disinfection and treatment. During the period of scratches, you should keep the baby's diet light and balanced, and avoid eating overly irritating foods. You can eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Vitamin C can effectively fight inflammation and reduce pigmentation. You can also eat more foods rich in collagen, such as tendons, to promote wound healing.

The most important thing to pay attention to after a scratch is sun protection, especially in the summer. Direct exposure to the sun will cause pigmentation on the skin, which will most affect the healing of the baby's wound. Exposure to sunlight will make melanin more likely to deposit. Therefore, new wounds should be kept away from the sun to prevent pigmentation scars.

If you find that your baby is scratched, don’t worry too much, but don’t sit idly by. The correct treatment method can make the baby’s skin recover better. We all hope that our own babies have no facial defects. We should give children a balanced diet, let them drink plenty of water, eat more vegetables and fruits, and pay attention to sun protection, and the baby will definitely become more beautiful.