It’s not always possible to prevent an injury that could cause scarring. However, you can reduce the risk of your wound turning into a scar. See a healthcare provider – some wounds may need stitching or special bandages, to hold the skin together until it can properly heal3 Keep the wound clean – as instructed above, wash around the area of the wound with soap and water3 or use an antiseptic wash to clean the wound Keep it moist – using NEOSPORIN antibiotic ointment can help prevent the wound from becoming too dry and developing a scab3 Protect the wound – using BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages - the number-one doctor-recommended first aid brand helps protect wounds while they heal and stop them from drying out Find out more about how to prevent scars here.