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What can i use for a scab that want goaway?
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Scab Removal: Whatever you do, do not remove scabs by peeling or scraping them away. Do not pick at the edges or even poke and prod to see if they're "hard enough" to remove. Your body sheds a scab when it is no longer necessary---your job is to keep it clean and promote healing bit by bit.
Answered 3/26/2013
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