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For how long does it take a scab wound to heal?
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If you have: No chronic illness, and the injury is in an area with good blood flow, you clean it daily keep it moist and protected from repeat injury and it is less than 5 sq. Centimeters in area it should be well on it's way within 2 weeks.
Answered 5/1/2016
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