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My 15m old toddler has had a scab on her leg for 2 weeks now. she scratches it and has peeled it off. im worried its not healing. should i be worried?

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Yes: I would make sure this is not infected if your child is picking it. There are great topical antibiotics that help and you may have to figure a way to do occlusive therapy where the child can not get to it.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Probably not.: It's not healing because she's picking off the scab. Cover it with a light bandage, or a bandaid that she can't remove. Change it every day or two. Keep it up until it heals.

Answered 12/13/2014

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