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How Long Does A Dog Bite Scar Take To Heal?
a dog bite me on my lower lip near the part where the lower lip meets the top lip.
i didnt need stitches and was told it was a surface wound but now 5 days after it is still sore and really scabbed up. it look really deep, can you advice how bad scarring could be, as i 'm really worried
i didnt need stitches and was told it was a surface wound but now 5 days after it is still sore and really scabbed up. it look really deep, can you advice how bad scarring could be, as i 'm really worried
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
The dog bite should be treated properly and adequately as it is 100 fatal but it is 100% preventable.
As you were bit by a dog your lower lip near the part where the lower lip meets the top lip which is nothing but a angle of mouth which will be in action during the act of speaking and eating.As this area has rich bloody supply it will heal early.
As it is frequently irritated during the above act it will take more time for healing. In addition to the treatment given I would suggest you to follow
1.Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.
2.Passive immunization with RIGs around the wound.
3.Oral antibiotic like Tab Augmentin, twice daily
4.Topical T-Bact ointment.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
The dog bite should be treated properly and adequately as it is 100 fatal but it is 100% preventable.
As you were bit by a dog your lower lip near the part where the lower lip meets the top lip which is nothing but a angle of mouth which will be in action during the act of speaking and eating.As this area has rich bloody supply it will heal early.
As it is frequently irritated during the above act it will take more time for healing. In addition to the treatment given I would suggest you to follow
1.Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.
2.Passive immunization with RIGs around the wound.
3.Oral antibiotic like Tab Augmentin, twice daily
4.Topical T-Bact ointment.
Thank you.
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