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Suggest Treatment For Dog Bite

Hi.
I was bitten on my arm by a dog last week. It broke skin and bruised really badly. I went to the doctor and they said everything will heal up nicely and gave me medicine to make sure nothing gets infected. So now it's been a week and the bruise has mostly healed but now there is a really hard lump under my skin near the wound.
I'm hoping it's not infected or a blood clot.
But any idea on what it is and what I should do?
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Hi….
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC...

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns...

According to your description you might have a hypertrophic scar/keloid. This appears when an unusual condition produced because of severely injured soft-tissues and any injury heals with inflammation and scarring. There is a deposit of excess collagen which results in the lumpy feel. Most hypertrophic scars may undergo partial spontaneous resolution, but it might take a couple of months. It is not an infection.

I will advise you:-
•Choose a product that contains only safe and natural ingredients, such as licorice, vitamin C, and aloe vera, and does not contain dangerous chemicals like hydroquinone. Be sure to apply the product directly to your skin so that it helps in healing scar.
•Avoid exposing your healing scar to the sun’s UV rays, as this can cause darkening or discoloration of the scar, which can be permanent.
•Massaging the scar, getting plenty of exercise, avoiding smoking, and eating a healthy diet rich in vitamins A and C, protein, and zinc will all help the scar heal faster and better.

Hope this answers your question. If you have any additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your question.

Wish you good health.
Thanks & Regards,
Dr.Shiwani
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Suggest Treatment For Dog Bite

Hi…. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC... I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... According to your description you might have a hypertrophic scar/keloid. This appears when an unusual condition produced because of severely injured soft-tissues and any injury heals with inflammation and scarring. There is a deposit of excess collagen which results in the lumpy feel. Most hypertrophic scars may undergo partial spontaneous resolution, but it might take a couple of months. It is not an infection. I will advise you:- •Choose a product that contains only safe and natural ingredients, such as licorice, vitamin C, and aloe vera, and does not contain dangerous chemicals like hydroquinone. Be sure to apply the product directly to your skin so that it helps in healing scar. •Avoid exposing your healing scar to the sun’s UV rays, as this can cause darkening or discoloration of the scar, which can be permanent. •Massaging the scar, getting plenty of exercise, avoiding smoking, and eating a healthy diet rich in vitamins A and C, protein, and zinc will all help the scar heal faster and better. Hope this answers your question. If you have any additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your question. Wish you good health. Thanks & Regards, Dr.Shiwani