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I have a burn scab above my lip. it's very small and i treated it based on the information i got on here. how do i deal with the resulting scab?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Do nothing.: As the skin underneath the scab heals, the scab will fall off spontaneously.

Answered 2/1/2015

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A member asked:

I have a burn scab above my lip. it's very small and i treated it based on the information i got on here. how do i deal with the resulting scab?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

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