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What to Put on Scabs After BCC Treatment?

Posted By judith (USA) on 11/27/2023

I had many bcc/pre-cancerous spots treated on my face almost 3 weeks ago. Scabs formed on them and some scabs fell off leaving pink skin underneath - nothing terrible but noticeable - and then this morning I lightly pressed on the two dime-sized scabs on my forehead and they began oozing blood and pus. Yikes! not what I was expecting. One of the scabs fell off shortly after leaving unhappy looking skin but no infection apparent, just red and maybe even a smaller smooth scab had formed under the one that came off. The other hasn't come off but probably will today. I soaked both areas with colloidal silver just in case there was any infection brewing. I've sent an email to the doctor and am waiting to hear if he has any further instructions. In the meantime, I would love to hear what others have put on an area that is healing from curaderm or aldera? I don't really want to use bandaids on those areas because my skin tends to get very irritated by them. Have people used DMSO for healing, bacitracin, xeroform? My 90 yo mother had huge skin tears last year from falls and xeroform worked brilliantly to heal them with almost no scar. Many thanks for any suggestions and encouragement! judith
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Replied by Gary (Kitchener On) on 11/27/2023

Hi judith

I read that the fastest way to heal all scabs is to put a few drops of Apple Cider Vinigar on a bandaid at bedtime and wake up to no scabs.

God Bless

Gary

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Replied by Judith (USA) on 11/28/2023

Thank you so much! I'm kind of freaking out and my face looks awful... I will try that and report back!

Replied by Deirdre (VA) on 11/28/2023

Please be careful with ACV application on sensitive skin. I caused a burn wound by holding an ACV-soaked cotton ball to a pimple for about 10 minutes years ago, and it took a long time to heal. Because your skin has just been treated, manuka honey might be a gentler path. I have used manuka honey bandages (from the pharmacy) on a deep cut on my fingertip as well as on a 2nd degree boil burn with incredible healing results.

Replied by Rob (Kentucky) on 11/27/2023

Lavender oil. Dab a drop (undiluted) on the area several times daily. It will heal perfectly, but has to be done in the healing stages to work. I've used that on some nasty wounds on others and they turned out great.
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Replied by Madelyn (Idaho ) on 11/29/2023

Rob,

What would you put on old scars? My 7year old son has 3 long scars (not raised, just discolored) on his cheeks from scratches (some toddlers have razor sharp nails! )

Replied by Rob (Kentucky ) on 11/29/2023

@ Madelyn

Fresh wound in healing stages = Lavender oil or Fresh Aloe vera gel

Old scar (been there a while) = Vitamin E oil or Fresh Aloe vera gel

Replied by Madelyn (Idaho ) on 11/30/2023

Thanks Rob! I’ll give that a try :)

Replied by Diane Peterson (PA) on 11/30/2023

I've used serrapeptase for numerous scars. It eats away scar tissue while not affecting healthy tissue, from what I read. It's dissolved my own scars from stitches, burns, those vaccine type scars from back in the day, and I use it almost daily with a systemic enzyme for IPF.
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Replied by Sherri (Seattle) on 12/01/2023

Hi Judith,

In addition to the other great suggestions to minimizing or preventing BCC scar formation:

1. 24/7 Ointment Coverage

As a general rule to prevent scar formation, the scab/wound must always be saturated with whatever ointment you are using, 24/7. This ONLY works when ALL of the infection has been removed. Never let it dry out.

Many learn this the hard way with chicken pox - those who keep the 50/50 wheat germ oil/Vit E ointment on their sores 24/7 and never let them dry out have no scars. Those that let it dry out, even one day, develop scars.

2. Total Lesion Removal

Scab/lesions that have pus, tenderness, inflammation, swelling and more scabbing underneath the current scab often indicates the BCC infection is still present in the deeper layers of the skin.

BCC treatment is often repeated multiple times so that all the "layers of infection" are removed. Otherwise, it will continue to spread. In this case, worrying about scars is moot.

So, test for complete BCC removal with DE: first, observe the lesions carefully for the presence of deeper layers of infection; and, palpate for any mild swellings or lumps, continued inflammation, tenderness, pain, pus, clear drainage or for the presence of deeper debris.

On these areas, you can lightly rub in high quality Diatomaceous Earth (many times throughout the day) which will draw out the upper layers of any remaining infection to the surface. You can remove this debris and continue to apply DE until nothing else surfaces. This can take a while as the condition is notorious for occurring in many layers. You can also apply Ivermectin cream to anything that surfaces after the DE application and wait a day then, remove the debris, less pain. Repeat DE.

Or, you can continue to repeat the treatments at the doctor's office when you can see there is still infection present with the DE. Only pink skin should remain after the scab is gone.

You can also use other clays like DE (e.g., zeolite, bentonite, ...) or you can use a hot wet or dry salt pack for 30 minutes x2/day - any deeper remaining infection will surface.

3. Treat For Infection

Some may become infected with bacteria. Products like Hypochlorous Acid spray or gel (e.g., Briotech.com), Ozonated olive oil, EmuAidMAX, colloidal silver, etc.. all work well to treat this and prevent scarring. Must use frequently throughout the day, keep moist.

Xeroform sounds great, will check this out myself! Hoping your issue clears completely without scarring soon!

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