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Will my baby's scratching her face leave a scar?

SophieBergSophieBerg
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A couple of days ago I noticed my three week old daughter had red scratches all over the sides of her face. After that we clipped her nails but one scratch is still visible, though it is less red. In the light it appears to be white and if I move my knuckle over the scratch I feel it is slightly elevated. So I am worried it will leave a permanent scar. How can I tell?

There wasn't any blood or anything and it didn't seem like it was a deep scratch but does there need to be blood for it to become a scar? Should I put some ointment on it or should I just leave it alone?

I am worried because I don't want her to have scars in the face. Has anyone's baby ever scratched his or her face that hard that it left a permanent scar?

Here are some pictures.

https://imgur.com/Rog2J
https://imgur.com/CFrGQ
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Re: Will my baby's scratching her face leave a scar?

  • jacksmom119jacksmom119
    Have her wear mittens and file the nails. Filing leaves them more dull then cutting!

    The scratching won't leave a scar but I understand your concern!
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  • MrsCarroll.6-10-07MrsCarroll.6-10-07 member
    Baby's skin might take a while to heal but it won't scar just yet. I can show you some horrific eczema/staph infections on my DD1's face and her skin is perfect now. Well, it was, until she crashed into a window sill last month.
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