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Should we remove scabs?
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Not a good idea: No it is a bad idea, after the wound has healed a scab is formed and it will fall of by itself, if you pick it or try to remove it sometime it may cause some bleeding and infection, as the healing is not complete 100%.
Answered 10/4/2016
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