A member asked:

How long does it take the pink skin from a scab to heal?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

As: Long as newer, fresher, non traumatic cells underneath push these out. Think near time of nail growth in your feet.

Answered 2/26/2014

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Variable: Your age and possible concomitant illnesses like diabetes allow this area to heal at a different rate. If the pink skin lasts more that 6 weeks i would suggest that you visit your family physician.

Answered 2/7/2016

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Can take: 3-6 months for the skin to appear completely normal in color again. Be patient! rubbing vitamin e oil or using mederma on it might help.

Answered 1/5/2019

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