From: Daily Beauty Reporter
When you get a minor cut, giving the area a little extra attention
can prevent a scar showing up later. Rhoda S. Narins, clinical
professor of dermatology at New York University Medical School,
told Allure the best strategies. "Keeping the area clean and
well-greased is an important part of minimizing scarring," says
Narins. Dab it twice daily with Aquaphor or prescription Biafine
lotion. Once the skin has healed--usually two to three weeks after
an injury—nonprescription Mederma gel, applied three times a
day for ten weeks, can reduce the scar's redness, according to a
study...
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