Question 1

any food that helps scabs heal quicker?

Accepted Answer

Healing scabs: Overall good nutrition is required for proper healing of wounds, but there are not particular foods for a generally healthy person to help them heal wounds/scabs faster. Keeping the area moist with an ointment like petroleum jelly helps, as does not trying to remove scabs faster than they are ready to come off. Also, clean area with gentle soap and water, don't use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide.

Question 2

how to heal scabs--super glue?

Accepted Answer

No, not super glue..: Scabs are part of the healing process and should be left to fall off on their own.

Question 3

why won't my scabs heal on my face?

Accepted Answer

Possible reasons.: I am not sure. Do you keep repicking the same areas? Do you have  underlying milia (and not acne)?  Do you have a condition like diabetes that could lenghten healing time?

Question 4

how long do scabs take to heal on the face?

Accepted Answer

Short time: If you have sores on your face that do not
seem to heal quickly, you need to see your
primary care. May be something else.

Question 5

i have sores and scabs on the back of my head that are taking a while to heal?

Accepted Answer

Sores and scabs: You may have either bacterial or fungus infection.You need to see your doctor or a dermatologist.

Question 6

hello. i would like to know if picking old scabs can cause  them to heal like a smooth bump?

Accepted Answer

Leave scabs alone: Constantly picking old scabs while a wound is healing will cause increased granulation or additional tissue to form increasing the scar.

Question 7

why do i have scabs on scalp that won't heal?

Accepted Answer

A part of healing: A scab is a collection of red blood cells, platelets and other things that your body produces to cover a break in the skin.  Our skin protects the delicate internal things from the harsh external environment outside our bodies.  As the injured tissues under the scab heal. It will eventually fall apart allowing new tissues to fill in the injury.  Do not pick/pull at it as this slows down healing.

Question 8

hydrocortisone to heal acne scabs?

Accepted Answer

Very bad idea: Hydrocortisone will relieve inflammation but greatly slow healing and encourage overgrowth of the bacteria that will cause the next outbreak.

Question 9

what can i do abou scabs on scalp that wont heal?

Accepted Answer

Part of healing: A scab is a collection of red blood cells, platelets and other things that your body produces to cover a break in the skin.  Our skin protects the delicate internal things from the harsh external environment outside our bodies.  As the injured tissues under the scab heal. It will eventually fall apart allowing new tissues to fill in the injury.  Do not pick/pull at it as this slows down healing.

Question 10

will vaseline help a scab heal faster? just two small scabs.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Wounds heal faster with Vaseline. Vaseline not only keeps wounds clean and moist but also provides a protective layer keeping the wound covered. It keeps germs out decreasing the risk of infection. Good luck

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