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I have a scab on my face that i am trying to heal as quickly as possible. keep the scab moist with neosporin/vaseline to speed healing, or leave dry?
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Leave it dry.: Please leave it dry. Your wound is healing. The scab is protecting it from germs and dirt. You don't need to apply anything more on it.
Answered 10/31/2016
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