GREENSBORO, N.C. — Cuts, scrapes, burns—we all experience them and reach for home remedies we think are tried and true. But are we helping the healing process or making it worse? Today, we’re setting ...
Anyone who's endured their share of childhood scrapes has probably heard some version of the motherly admonishment, "Don't pick that scab, you'll just make it worse!" It turns out, Mom was on to ...
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Healing a Scab After Surgery
Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD Key Takeaways Don't pick at the scab, as it might slow healing and cause scars.Watch for infection signs, like pus, bad odor, fever, or redness. Scabs will ...
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