An award-winning dermatologist, Dr. Robert Peppercorn merged his longstanding dermatology practice with Sutter North Medical Group in Yuba City, California, in 2009. Dr. Peppercorn remains dedicated to providing his patients in Yuba City with a personalized experience and the highest quality of care.
In a recent article from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), expert dermatologists shared tips on how to properly treat minor injuries and decrease the presence of scars. The article states that people should start treating a minor scrape or cut by cleaning the injury with water and a mild soap to remove debris and eliminate germs. After cleaning the injury, people can use petroleum jelly to ensure that the wound stays moist, as dry wounds typically scab and result in a longer healing process. The petroleum jelly also helps reduce scar depth, size, and itchiness.
Along with keeping a minor injury clean and moist, dermatologists recommend covering wounds with an adhesive bandage or hydrogel or silicone gel sheets for larger injuries. Dermatologists also emphasize the importance of applying sunscreen to healed wounds to encourage scar fading. By regularly applying sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, people can help decrease brown or red discoloration.
In a recent article from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), expert dermatologists shared tips on how to properly treat minor injuries and decrease the presence of scars. The article states that people should start treating a minor scrape or cut by cleaning the injury with water and a mild soap to remove debris and eliminate germs. After cleaning the injury, people can use petroleum jelly to ensure that the wound stays moist, as dry wounds typically scab and result in a longer healing process. The petroleum jelly also helps reduce scar depth, size, and itchiness.
Along with keeping a minor injury clean and moist, dermatologists recommend covering wounds with an adhesive bandage or hydrogel or silicone gel sheets for larger injuries. Dermatologists also emphasize the importance of applying sunscreen to healed wounds to encourage scar fading. By regularly applying sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, people can help decrease brown or red discoloration.