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I've had too little scabs on my arm that won't heal up i shave my arms they've been there for a couple of months?
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Needs to be checked: If you are concerned about these scabs and they are persisting for two months inspite of you shaving your arms.I will suggest you have it checked by your doctor or a dermatologist.
Answered 3/30/2018
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Scabs: A "scab" would typically be considered an healing coagulated blood material with epithelialization occurring under the material. When it "falls off" the skin has healed under the scab. With chronic wounds (over weeks old) do not heal, then the material is a necrotic (dead) material. In wound care some form of removal (debridement) would be required prior to resolution. Antibiotics also used.
Answered 7/30/2016
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