Keep the wound clean and moist with petroleum jelly
Cover the wound with a sterile bandage
Avoid picking, scratching, or peeling scabs
Use sunscreen on healing skin and scars
Apply silicone gel or silicone sheets
Massage the scar gently after the wound has closed
Use over-the-counter scar treatments as directed
Avoid smoking
Eat a balanced diet with enough protein, vitamin C, and zinc
Seek early treatment for acne, burns, or infected wounds
See a dermatologist for steroid injections, laser treatment, microneedling, or prescription options
Get medical care for deep, large, or infected wounds