A wound after an accident needs proper care to heal well and reduce scarring. Keep the area clean, gently wash with water and avoid picking or scratching the scab. Apply a simple dressing if needed and protect it from dirt or friction. Once healing starts, keep the skin moisturised and avoid direct sun exposure to reduce scarring. Consult your doctor if there is redness, pain or delayed healing.

Itching in recurring wounds can be due to repeated skin infection, allergy or underlying skin sensitivity. Keep the skin clean, dry and well moisturised, and avoid scratching to prevent new wounds. Use gentle soaps and maintain proper hygiene of clothes and bedding. Try to identify triggers such as dust, sweat, or irritants that may be causing flare-ups. Consult your doctor for proper evaluation and long-term management to prevent recurrence.

An insect bite causing redness and swelling for a few days is usually a local reaction and often settles gradually. You can apply a cold compress to reduce swelling and avoid scratching to prevent irritation. Keep the area clean and wear loose clothing to avoid friction. The improvement by day 3 is a good sign of healing. If the swelling increases, becomes very painful or shows signs of infection, consult your doctor.

Cellulitis occurs when bacteria enter the skin through a scratch, cut, insect bite, or wound and spread into the deeper layers of the skin. The area may become red, swollen, warm, painful, or tender, and some people also develop fever or pus formation if the infection worsens. Since first aid did not help and cellulitis was diagnosed, proper medical treatment is important to stop the infection from spreading further. Treatment usually includes antibiotics, wound cleaning, and reducing swelling and irritation in the affected leg. Keeping the leg elevated may help reduce pain and swelling. The wound should be kept clean and dry, and scratching the area further should be avoided because repeated skin injury can delay healing. Doctors may sometimes recommend blood sugar testing or wound assessment if healing is slow, especially in people with diabetes or poor circulation. Increasing redness, black discolouration, fever, pus discharge, severe swelling, or difficulty walking should be reviewed urgently, as cellulitis can become serious if untreated.

Allergy to lip balm can become persistent, especially with long-term use of steroid creams like Desowen. Using it for months can make the skin dependent and may cause flare-ups when stopped. Stop using any triggering products and switch to a simple, gentle lip moisturiser. Avoid licking or irritating the lips to allow them to heal. Consult your doctor to stop the cream and treat the underlying condition properly and safely.