Skin

[steve1441]

hi a couple of weeks ago i got a cut just above my eye brow. its about 3mm and felt quite deep. The scab feel off a little over a week ago and left a red indent where it was. Now the indent seems to have filled in perfect but it is still quite red. it seems to disappear if i put pressure on it. so my question is how long will the red skin last and will it scar and does removing the scar prematurely effect the recovery time?

[steve1441]

thanks bridget. i recieved another cut on my nose where the bone stops and the cartillage starts whilst playing rugby. it was very small and bled a little bit. it felt deep but the skin wasnt very thick. anywho its been a few hours now and there is like a light brown light red circle around it, it fades if i put pressure on it. it stopped bleeding but didnt scab. is this normal? i started thinking my cut was turning into a mole or something.

[Bridget A. Hewitt, RN]

Hi and thanks for using the forum.

It can take some time for the scar to fade.  IF the wound was deep, you may always have a scar there.  There are over the counter medications (such as Mederma) that can help fade the scar.  Also, be sure to wear sunscreen to protect the new skin- sun exposure can change the color of the new skin.  If you are concerned, you could see a dermatologist.  Good luck.

Bridget