Author:
Peter Berry
Date Of Creation:
12 February 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Open wounds on the face can be annoying at times because you are not as easy to hide as in other parts of the body. They can be the result of acne, cold sores or rubbing. To heal the wound, you need to keep it clean, moisturized, and try not to irritate it.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Wound care
Hand washing. Before touching or handling facial wounds, be sure to wash your hands. Use warm water and antibacterial soap, then dry with a clean cloth. Do not touch anything after washing your hands to prevent them from getting contaminated.
- When you touch an open wound with your unclean hands, dust and germs on your hands can get in, making it take longer to heal.
Sponge. Wash the wound on your face with warm water. Avoid using hot water as it can cause the wound to bleed again. Do not use soap as the wound may become irritated. Wash off any dirt and debris from the wound.- Washing the wound also helps to remove any bacteria that can cause infection.
Apply the ointment. Keeping the wound moist will heal faster. You can use Vaseline cream or antibiotic ointment. Use a clean finger or a cotton ball to apply the ointment.
Cover the wound with a bandage. Open wounds are vulnerable because they are often exposed to dust, dirt, and other contaminants that can lead to infection. To protect face wounds and help them heal, cover them with a bandage.
- Try to find a bandage that is breathable, like gauze. This will allow the wound to be exposed to air and will heal faster.
- A bandage can also hold moisture, thereby helping the wound heal.
Keep the skin around the wound clean. To protect the wound and prevent infection, you need to keep the surrounding skin clean. You can use a cleanser or an antibacterial soap to wash your face.- You should also dry the affected area after washing it and keep the skin dry.
Method 2 of 4: Seek medical attention
Watch for signs of infection. Open wounds are susceptible to infection and should be monitored. Symptoms of infection include: redness, swelling, or warmth around the wound. Pus or any colored discharge that oozes from the wound is a sign of infection.
- You may also have a fever, chills, or fatigue if the infection worsens and spreads. Seek medical attention if these occur.
- Uncomplicated infection of the face sometimes leads to cellulitis. This is an infection in the deeper layers of the skin and underlying tissues, which can cause serious complications if left untreated. Watch for redness, pain, swelling, and yellow or green pus.
See your doctor if you are sick. Some people heal a long time or are at risk of complications from infection, including people who are obese, have diabetes, have poor circulation due to arteriosclerosis, smoke cigarettes, drink a lot of alcohol or stress.
- See your doctor for facial injuries if you fall into one of these situations. Your doctor can help you come up with the best treatment.
Seek medical attention if there are deep wounds on the face. You should only treat minor wounds at home. See a doctor if there are deep wounds and the edges are rough or uneven, if the edges cannot be brought together or if the wound cannot be cleaned. The wound may need stitches to pull the edges of the skin close together to avoid the risk of infection.
- You should also see a doctor if the bleeding won't stop bleeding, as this is a sign of the seriousness of the wound.
- You should also see a doctor if the skin around the wound is swollen, red, and painful to the touch. You may need to take an antibiotic.
Take antiviral medication to treat cold sores (herpes lips). If the open wound on your face is caused by a cold sore, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication to treat the condition. These medications can come in pill or cream form. Tablets usually work faster than creams.
- If you don't want to see a doctor, you can buy an over-the-counter cold sore cream.
Method 3 of 4: Create a favorable environment for the wound to heal
Remove any pressure on the affected area. Some facial wounds are caused by pressure or rubbing on delicate areas of the skin. The culprits of this can be oxygen pipes or even glasses. If this is the cause of the wound, you may need to remove these for a while, especially as the wound is healing.
- If you don't know how to change the way your glasses or oxygen tubes are worn, talk to your doctor.
Eat more protein. Diet can affect the body's natural ability to heal. To help heal facial wounds, increase your protein intake. Try adding meat, dairy, whole grains, legumes, and vegetables to your meals.
- Lean meats are a good source of protein. You can eat chicken breast, fish, pork, eggs or lean beef.
- Dairy products are also high in protein. Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and low-fat cheese can be good snacks to boost your protein intake.
- Whole grains like quinoa and whole wheat flakes are high in protein, similar to black beans, lentils, soybeans, red beans or kidney beans. You should also try getting protein from green vegetables like spinach or broccoli.
- Avoid "junk" foods that can make inflammation worse and hinder healing.
Take a supplement. One way to help wound healing is to take a supplement that includes vitamins such as vitamins C, B, D, and E. Fish oil and zinc also help with wound healing and fight infection. skin.
Avoid scratching the wound. When the open wound begins to scab, make sure not to pry the crust off, as this can slow healing and lead to scarring. Leave the scales on the wound.
- Continue to apply Vaseline cream to the wound to keep the scales moist.
Avoid using harsh solutions on facial wounds. When treating facial wounds, do not wash them with a strong solution. This can damage tissues or irritate the wound and slow down the healing process.
- Do not use antiseptic, hydrogen peroxide, or iodine solution on the wound.
Limit movement of your facial muscles. While the wound is healing, try not to move the muscles around the wound too much. When muscles move, the wound can become irritated and stretched, and this can slow down the healing process.
- Try not to laugh, chew, or speak with vigorous movements. Be gentle while the wound is healing.
Apply ice. If there is swelling around the open wound, try using an ice pack. Use a cold pack or ice wrap in a towel and apply it to the wound for 10-20 minutes. You can apply it several times a day.
- Never apply ice directly to the wound; your facial skin could get cold burns.
Avoid heat on the wound. To reduce irritation and swelling around the wound, you should avoid exposing it to heat. Do not wash your face with hot water or take a hot shower. You also should not use hot packs, eat hot spicy foods or drink hot liquids. advertisement
Method 4 of 4: Healing the wound the natural way
Apply camomile tea. Chamomile also aids in wound healing thanks to its antibacterial and antibiotic properties. Dip a cloth in warm chamomile tea and apply it to the wound.
- You can also apply a cool tea bag directly to the wound.
Try aloe. Aloe vera can be used to treat wounds due to its healing effects. Try applying an ointment containing aloe or cutting a piece of aloe leaf from the plant and rubbing your face with the gel on the wound.
Apply tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. To apply tea tree oil to the wound, place 2 drops of the oil in a cup of warm water. Dip a cotton ball in the solution and dab it on the wound.
- Tea tree oil is very strong, so you need to dilute it with water.
- You should test tea tree oil on a small area of your skin before applying it to the wound. Some people are sensitive to tea tree oil.
Use essential oils. Other essential oils can also help with wound healing. Mix a few drops of one of the essential oils with a carrier oil like olive oil or almond oil.
- Essential oils of lavender, eucalyptus, clove, rosemary and chamomile have antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic and wound healing properties.
