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My shingles are starting to scab i think, how long until they have scabbed and drop off? also will they scar? how do i prevent scarring?
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About a week or two: Any scab will take 1-2 weeks before they fall off. Keep the scabs softened with moisturizer or petroleum jelly to reduce the chance for scarring.
Answered 9/11/2018
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About a week: Do not touch them and try to stay our to the sun.
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