Tore off scab after cryo on nose

[diane493]

I had cryotherapy to freeze off a benign sk on the bridge of my nose late afternoon on 1/3.  It never blistered. On Saturday I forgot all about it and rubbed my face with the towel after my shower and tore it open. It had a blob of blood (didn't run down my nose) that I gently blotted off.  On Sunday I noticed it still looked 'raw' or 'bloody' but wasn't bleeding. Today is has a crust type scab forming (looks like I'm going to have a scar).  Now that it's crusting, okay to cover with make up?

Is there anything else I need to do other than be careful, and keep it clean?  Doc gave no discharge papers but I read these can take 3 weeks or more to fully heal.  

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Chances of scarring are there. Without treatment, this usually takes about 6 months to resolve and for the skin color to go back to its normal color.  Topical treatments with acids and chemical peels can be effective but can take a while for the skin to totally revert to its normal color.  Microdermabrasion can also be done, but this might require several sessions.  Skin resurfacing using lasers is also an option.  
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[diane493]

Since no one answered, I'll update.  I finally got a call back from the derm's nurse who said to put Vaseline on it and just be gentle when showering.  It's closing up very nicely, tho I do think I  might have a small scar.