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Can you tell me how could you get a scab to form quickly?
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Why?: Scabs actually slow down wound healing. If you have a superficial injury to the skin, clean it gently with warm water once or twice a day to remove any debris, then apply Vaseline petroleum jelly to keep the base of the wound from drying out.
Answered 11/5/2014
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