Dog bite scar and healing

[Catrin]

I apologize for any confusion, this is not an open wound. It closed quite some time ago and there is no longer any pain associated with it. It is simply a portion of the scar where the last layer of skin has yet to re-grow. There is no drainage, blood, or anything of that nature. Unless you look closely at it it just appears to be a large oval-shaped scar.

I will try Marni's suggestion, it sounds like just the ticket to persuade that last little bit of skin to return - of course if I left it alone that would probably help as well...but it gets so dry and itches I keep putting regular lotion, or Udderly Smooth on it but it doesn't seem to be quite enough.

[Biciclista]

is it small enough now to be able to use bandaides?

[Catrin]

is it small enough now to be able to use bandaides?

Depending on the size of the band-aid, that would allow it to stay moist, wouldn't it? I think that is the key issue here. Perhaps that combined with the right salve to keep things moist and facilitate the last little layer of skin to grow...

Thanks everyone!

[Becky]

Tegaderm is a godsend for situations like this. I buy mine on Ebay or Amazon, and it's considerably cheaper that way. Another option is the NexCare clear waterproof bandaids that seal on all 4 sides. They're basically Tegaderm with a small dab of gauze in the center.

[Catrin]

Tegaderm is a godsend for situations like this. I buy mine on Ebay or Amazon, and it's considerably cheaper that way. Another option is the NexCare clear waterproof bandaids that seal on all 4 sides. They're basically Tegaderm with a small dab of gauze in the center.

This looks like a good option - I also found the balm that Marni suggested. Thanks everyone!

[margo49]

Siberian oil = oblipika ( in Russian so not sure of the English spelling) = seabuck thorn (not sure how you spell that either).
It's orange and I have used it on injury and surgical scars both.
Do you have Russian immigrant shops over there - that's the best.
Health food-y places are more expensive and it's mixed with other stuff and diluted and fancified in general.
Use what worked for Ghenghis Khan!

[OakLeaf]

What's the objection to honey, just out of curiosity?

When I had a mole taken off my back this winter I dressed it with raw honey. 4 cm Mohs procedure - the stitches were supposed to stay in for 14 days. I had them out in eight, and the nurse said the incision looked "great." It never so much as got red - until it completely closed, it stayed as clean-looking as when the doctor made the cuts. This is the first wound I've dressed with raw honey and I have NEVER had a wound look so clean before.