my brother accidentally ran into a clothes line. as a result the skin on the top of his nose got ripped off it's not bleeding its just showing a pink layer.
will it heal, and if it does will it leave a scar or mark? would it get infected and should i cover it up?
2006-11-10 09:52:11 · 12 answers · asked by chill out 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Since it only abraded the top layer of skin, it is highly unlikely that a scar will result. The best thing to do after cleaning it with mild soap and water is to put an antimicrobial ointment on it until it heals such as bacitracin ointment or neosporin (both over the counter items).
2006-11-10 09:56:26 · answer #1 · answered by mebbe_sew_mebbe_knot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all it depends on the thickness of the skin that left. If it was almost thin enough to see through then chances are it wont leave a scar. I wouldnt worry about it too much because you get new skin every week. thats how fast it grows.
2016-03-19 06:13:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would leave a scar, but if he is young enough (say under 20) then in time it will nearly disappear. Just put some skin healing cream on it (Savlon is very good) and try not to pick it if a scab forms. The cream will do wonders, and it should be healed in no time. The better care you take of it now, the better it will heal.
2006-11-10 09:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It can get infected so you should put a band-aid over it or something. Also if you give it enough time it will not leave a scar but you will have to be patient for a while.
2006-11-10 09:58:47 · answer #4 · answered by Kostya G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend had the same accident exept on his hand & it healed but it left a small scar not to visible.Just cover it up with a band-aid or something.
2006-11-10 09:56:00 · answer #5 · answered by bee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i did the same thing to my leg. yes it will scar and it will be a purple scar for a long time. it can get infected and you should cover it. it will heal though but it going to be a pretty good mark
2006-11-10 09:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by Sub_Zero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him to the emergency room. Yes, there will be a scar. Definitely cover it gently with a sterile gauze or a huge band-aid ( they have these band-aids for large scraps. It can cover a child's knee )
Your brother might need to see a cosmetic surgeon.
2006-11-10 09:56:05 · answer #7 · answered by yodeladyhoo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if it not too deep than there will be no scar.
2006-11-10 09:55:28 · answer #8 · answered by samdrian 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe yes and maybe no it depends
2006-11-10 09:54:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it will
2006-11-10 15:41:35 · answer #10 · answered by MRS.K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋