Drs. Rx: How to Let Your Scab Heal Properly
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ม.ค. 2020
- Could the way you treat a scab stop it from healing correctly? You might think the best thing to do is let a scab dry out, but that has been completely debunked! It slows down your rate of healing and can lead to scarring. Dermatologist Dr. Sonia Batra shares that you do want to keep it moist and hydrated and things will heal better.
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Wow I was actually right. I have scabs from pimples, and I was thinking petroleum jelly would help with a band aid for a couple nights would help. And they do.
It may be uncomfortable but it works and it helps relieve itching and irritation from the scab as well.
What you do is leave petroleum jelly on the scab with a bandage over it over night then let it breathe during the day. It takes a couple days for it to heal, and it helps keep it from scaring.
i did something similar and today mine just became this giant mess
Cool! I too have petroleum jelly, I was hoping I'd have vix to put on my scab but I only had petroleum jelly. Wasn't sure if it would work If i apply it to my scab, until i read this comment 😁👍 I don't know how I got a scab on top of my head, I guess it was from a spider bite. But ever since I got it, the scab is moist underneath and just keeps growing dead/rough skin over the scab. It felt uncomfortable so I would keep peeling off the skin that would form over the scab, leaving it moist again. Then it would dry up and I would peel it off and so on. I had a jar of petroleum jelly lying around, so I applied it on top of my wet scab head and now we shall see how long it takes to get better. 🙂👍👍
@@ozieflo9715 how long did it take 😁
I suppose oil works as well, doesn't it?
@dreamland I don't know about cuts or other wounds, but my blisters usually cure the fastest when I pop the "bubble" and I squeeze the liquid out and I simply wash it and then let it dry and when it's dry, I keep it moisturized and the dead skin simply falls off.
I don't know if I do a right thing, but that's the fastest way for me.
When I was 14 years old, I used to watch this show on Mbc4, I was obsessed with it
It's more complicated than just keeping it moisturized. The body requires special nutrients at appropriate levels to heal a wound let alone properly.
I kept it moisturised and one of my road rashes started to become infected because of it. I did keep it clean every day and still found that letting it scab is a better solution
I have scabs on the back of my arm like 3 bad ones. I keep picking on them and they never heal. It’s been almost a year now. I started putting neosporin on with a band aid. I leave it on all day and when i go to bed. In 3 days there was a drastic better change. It almost makes the scars disappear.
Same... With my wound scabs, I always put something on it or either picking on them too esp when it's itchy, I don't care about healing anymore. Use candle 🕯️ wax sometimes to just calm down that itchy feelings. But afterwards saw some videos on yt, said we need to cover the wound. It gets better just like yours
God damn it. I kept my scab very dry, and it’s healing very slowly
Me too, I thought this was the right thing to do, and now my road rash hurts like a mf
@@shianamarieholmes9047 same bro
@@shianamarieholmes9047 how are u now I'm having accident and this scab on my shin(foot)is around 1½ months old now.
Same , the thing is my doctor keeps telling me to keep it dry as possible but it’s taking forever to heal
@@Sodainspace because the skin is regenerating under neath it takes time, a scab is the sign that you are healing
An amazing natural dressing for a graze, wound or scar is aloe Vera leaf. Slice the leaf leaving the gel intact and place over the top holding in place with a breathable material plaster or bandage depending on scenario. Not only is it soothing and moist but it has so many beneficial enzymes that help to aid the healing process, while also acting as a great anti inflammatory.
What about gasoline?
Can you explain further what exactly the procedure is with the aloe leaf? Do you put the leaf on the scab after slicing? Or only the gels inside leaf?
100% I used this after I had a keloid removal surgery on my ear, and this worked like a charm
Wish I had seen this earlier. I currently have a big hard scab on my forehead but thought if I messed with it, or didn’t let it dry out a fall off on its own, it would leave a scar…now y’all are telling me the opposite. Better go get the Vaseline!
I got stitches on my upper eyelid 2 days ago. I still have 4 stitches inside, but when can I put vaseline on? After removing stitches or can I put vaseline already today?
If you are sensitive to petroleum, try Shea butter! I use refined and melt some into a small container to avoid contamination in the big tub and to get rid of the grainy particles that naturally occur in the butter! Its a miracle worker honestly.
That’s why when you moisturize the scab it usually falls off. It usually does in the shower.
Okay, but I need this compared to picking scabs as well.
I have a huge scab on my cheek that made my eye swell shut and my mom says i dont need to see a doctor but im pretty sure i need to because its a scab that has to airway to heal :(
Here from a Kensington philadelphia Video.
I was itching for an answer, and got one. I'm using Florouracil on my forehead, on an area about an inch and a half wide by 3/4 inch high. Funny thing about the cream..It will tell you where to put the cream after a few days. And always on a larger area than you thought you needed to. It's a cream used very very sparingly on spots that look like they might be precancerous, or maybe cancerous. It is used twice a day, a very thin coating is all you need, and in about 10 days, that area will probably grow in size with a burn look and eventually scab after about 15 days or more. Slowly. Being a man, I have no problem trimming my fingernails super short while this thing takes forever to scab and heal. I have no nails to pick at it when it burns and itches. I do toss a Gabapentin down just to smooth out the bumps. So, after watching this, I just stole a couple dots of my roommate's high priced moisturizer. I wonder if I have Lachyrdrin laying about in the back of my cabinet...it's a game of bravery and fear dealing with this stuff.
ive had numerous lacerations and have needed stitches a bunch of times due to my active lifestyle and carelessness. when i was younger i had a radiator burn and there was a friend of mine who it happened too also on the same arm same situation same radiator lol. i remember his dad took him to the hospital to treat for burns and they wrapped his arm up. i didnt have insurance so i didnt go to the hospital and was in bed from the pain omg i remember like was yesterday !!! my uncle saw me and took a piece of aloe vera plant outside and told me to put the aloe and dont cover it. everytime i showered i would just put a new coat of aloe and thats it. never covered it. a few days later after the pain my skin started to peel it looked horrible like the terminator but i just continued to do what my uncle said . it wound up healing and i saw my friend months later and where he had his burn the bandage was off and he had this huge scar . my arm till this day shows no signs of the incident. ever since then i refuse to cover my wounds or cuts i let them scab and heal on their own and ive never regretted it. in fact i notice when i put bandages on the cuts they take longer to heal. i don't think cuts were meant to be covered i think they are meant to scab and repair itself naturally but hey thats just my opinion from experience
Fresh aloe is remarkable. I burned my shin on a motorcycle pipe, and people where I was staying gave my a big stem of aloe. I was amazing. I never healed that fast. I do believe in rest, and upping complete proteins when healing from wounds. You need it. Hit the steaks and milk.
A dermatologist told me years ago that Vaseline helps scrapes heal. Helps new cells grow across the scrape. Doing that right now after rubbing off a temporary tattoo too hard!!
I also used Vaseline years ago to get rid of cold sores. I tried like a million solutions lol and the only thing that helped get rid of them was vaseline after like a week. Amazing stuff.
@@painexotic3757 what helps is not having her-….
@@DRANKWORLD im a kissless virgin. Cannot relate lol.
I don’t understand how though it just acts as a layer of lubricant suffocating the pores and skin not letting it breathe. I don’t see how that helps.
@@Fallahh well it has helped me and many others..
So if I keep putting lotion and wash it? 😁
As a kid, knees and elbows, a mess. Fell, picked the scabs and now have scar covered knees and elbows. Whatever, badges of honor.
the reason why I'm here is so that why my scar can stay I want it to be seen lol I got branded
Same with a thumbtack nothing else at school my bro stabbed it into my arm and drew our crew symbol
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@@Trippy_Ghost stfu
I don't because my mom says I'm not beautiful with these scabs on my skin. I feel like I need to cover them up with closed neck shirts to keep people from seeing my scabs. I have skin issues because of that.
@@Trippy_Ghost im a girl btw
Omg Vazaleen can be used for everything 😍
One 13th day of my hair transplant surgery Is it ok ? Any problme
I got accident and i have 5 stitches on right side of chin and the beard of the chin gone peeled when the nurse removed the bandage which was tied not to get swelling in my face .That bandage got removed after 2 days. So the skin above the stitches gone peeled and look pink , so please answer me the skin will be normal as it was before or it gonna be a scar for Life time.
And the 5 stitches will be a scar or not and the beard will grow or not.....?
I just pick my scabs
Same lmao
lol same
pick them till they disappear 🕺
Same
Same
I feel of my dirt bike on the road cause of a cat and I de gloved the left side of my thumb and now the scab is yellow is that fine
Coconut oil or shae butter works wonders
So how do I get the color of the skin to come.baxk faster after the scab fall off
I always picked my facial wound scabs and doesnt have patience to wait for it to peel off ,So I ended making the wounds worst ,I have this symptoms where I always pick scabs on my face that prevent my wounds from healing Completely.
GOD bless🙏🏾💕
How about the scabs in your scalp after a hair transplant ?
I just be peeling it out n shi 😂
My scabs when it’s about to heal and me just ripping it off:
_noOo_
I keep peeling it and then it bleeds
How does it bleed if we have 9 layers of skin?!!!
@@user-zu7qz4pc8g you peel through the 10th layer 😏
@@coraalllllll literally and I was wondering why it took a lot of time turns out it’s healing and I’m peaking it off😭😭🤬
is it okay to have rebond with scabs?
i had a scab on my nipple😭 but it was super itchy so i put a bandaid but when i took off the bandaid it took the scab with it, and tthis happened like 5 times now and a month later its still like no scab
I have a tatto appointment and I have a scab we’re I’m getting it
I just got these wounds. I clean it everyday, and removing the scab by the process. Now my wounds got deeper and painful. I better change the way to treat it. Thanks for the information.
the fact that you let it scab over is the problem. Depending on the wound, I have found cleaning soap and water, clearing that off with saline solution, adding a dab of antibacterial cream (all with sterile pads) and then covering with a tegaderm patch the BEST method to (1) heal and (b) avoid infection.
@@johnspence8141 question here : I have a wound, but I was told to leave it alone by my surgeon. Just let the water and soap run down on it when I shower. Few days ago it looked like the wound was closing from the inside skin but still open on the surface of my body. Days later it bleed a little to nothing as I put the butterfly strips to close it more, the blood dried up and i don’t know if I should remove it or just leave it alone. I have a following appointment on Tuesday. What do I do?
@@drkchklate2042 LOL what should you do? Talk to a doctor, not youtube. You can call the hospital, leave a message, and they will get back to you. Otherwise I would follow their instructions. Sutures and a simple skin tear are far different.
@@johnspence8141 i did call the hospital so they can help hahaha, I’ve just never had wounds so deep. I was told to leave it alone but I just think about it too much. It looks good, not red, not painful
@@drkchklate2042 if it’s not red it’s not infected. Continue the soapy water. Google some similar wounds to see if they match
I have a brown circle on the spot where I popped my pimple. Is that what a scab is suppose to be?
Why no Neosporin? I've usrd it for years with no issues.
Yeah I never do that and I’m 1000% okay all my cuts after 24-72 hours depending on the depth and then bandages off when the scab dries slowly pick it off if it bleeds let it scab again and wait 3 days try again when you take the scab off and it doesn’t bleed it’s in the perfect healing process in my opinion
If it doesn’t bleed that means enough skin has regrown at that point.
I should call my doc I know but I need help with something I had a very bad cut 3 inches long and about an inch deep I have 13 stitches on the wound and it has completely scabbed over the stitches is that bad?
I have the same thing. What did you do?
@@LydiannaBella it’s not fun they had to dig through the scab to get to the stitches to take out.
yes its true i try it on my face and it worrks
I put ointment on mine and it became like mushy and just came off with a touch
I have moisturising cream but it's past the expiry date. Can I still use it?
Yes
Oh... so I shouldn't have peeled it...
Im here because I got this itch scar and its been here from 2020, and its been 8 months
My calves are covered in scabs. They are so itchy I scratch,they bleed.they are so itchy I can't sleep.please help.
CALAMINE LOTION.
Michael Stevenson's Scab healing brood forehead in Scar rubbing alcohol in forehead
I’m not afraid of scars..li AM however concerned about infections, Will a hard scab cause infections.
No. A scab is like your skip protecting itself from things like that.
Nope
Watching this when have scabs on the body and thinking how can I heal it.
sooo my scab is already dried out so can I just put Vaseline on it now lol?
If you have shingles keep it dry and you DON’T want it wet.
I kept my scab moisturised but the scab and peeled of twice in the shower and it’s right under my eyebrows too
I just got a scar on my eyebrow, any tips?
@@funguy4584 keep it moisturised, covered and don’t peel off the new skin. I had a chemical burn right under my eyebrows and it healed in like two weeks.
@@Zenab-hs1ky thanks appreciate it
I've been picking acne scabs from a long time ...after it's gone it's leaves a small depression but dosent bleed ..so is that a permanent scar or it will heal up????
@@harshyadav2100 I used to pick my acne scabs a lot too and they will bleed and then stop bleeding quickly. Coming from experience I don’t think it will leave a permanent scar but you will have dark marks.
I fell on my face and don’t want a scar
I have a big ass scab on my face and when I got hurt it just missed my eye
I have a scan dead centre of my forehead coz i cut it and its annoying
Same here
Lol when I was kid I never knew it was this bad
Bruhhhh I just need my road rash scab to stop reopening. I don't have anything to put on it other than Neosporin
Who else had a pimple they tried popping and it now it’s just a blood/scab endless baddie … and it’s right beside my mouth 😫😫😫😫
I had a cold sore on and I picked it when it was dry will I get a scar?
Did it scar
I got scar after scab off what should I do plz reply. My scar like white where scab off ND surroundings become brown.
Plz help me ND plz tell me is it permanent scaring or temporary scaring 😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏
Updateee?
Dont pick it
try telling that to those kentucky doctors, i have a laproscopic scar on my belly button (below it) and honestly it's best to let it dry out.
*_I wonder if this works with pimples.._*
Ruth but when u do pick at it continue doing it after u pop it then yes it becomes a cut/scab
it worked for me
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I have a scab on my nose and it won’t disappear i need help on what to do it’s been there for weeks now almost a hole month
sometimes medications are not the permanent solution to some S.T.D there are natural remedies to get rid of your Herpes. hpv.etc.visit doctor adule on TH-cam for your permanent Herpes eradication
I'm in the same situation.
Thanks for the help Dr.Ogudugu on TH-cam, really lived up to my expectations eradicating herpes virus from my body.
So should I pick my scab off and put Vaseline on it
No don't pick the scab off. Just put the Vaseline on top of the scab. Cover with band aid if you don't want it on your clothes or sheets.
NO
Vaseline doesn't actually moisturize it sits on top of your skin
You have my maximum respect Dr Igudia, I am now negative from genital herpes virus after I did the test, I wonder what might have become of me it I didn't get the herbal cure From your TH-cam channel. God bless you sir.
I thought he said "you guys are disgusting" lol
Oh
Thank you dr Igudia on TH-cam for all you do, just got my test result today and am now Herpes1&2 negative. I will keep letting the world know about your good work sir.
Dr Sonia Batra is so awesome, really beautiful, I love her!😍
Scars are awesome
I just knocked mine off before watching this 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️😂🤣😂🤣
Me picking, letting dry out, and messing with my scabs be like:
God bless Dr.Igudia on TH-cam, all my life will keep thanking you for the great help and for your product which actually works in eradicating herpes simplex virus out of my body system.
I HAVE GUAZE STUCK TO MY WOUNDS. HOW DO I GET IT OFF?
Use warm water to unstuck the gauze from the wound.
Vaseline all day everyday
Why would scabs appear under ingrown hairs
Asked how to heal scabs
Lady proceeds to say “dOn’T lEt iT ScaB”
Exactly. I've been poking around the internet for advice on whether to keep a scab dry or put ointment on it. Most of the results are about putting ointment on a wound so it doesn't form a scab. Very little about what to do when you already have a scab.
I use black seed oil, almond oil or oregano oil, petroleum is bad to put on your skin.
Guys, guys... I have the answer:
Use advanced healing hydro seal bandaids. They will keep the area moist but also protected and free from infection. Just follow the instructions and your wounds will heal over real fast.
Being incurable but good news today with the great help from Dr Ayomede on TH-cam keep saving life's sir
I scratch it untill theres blood everywhere
Anxiety and stress cause picking and scabsss!!! Hahaha shit
My 2ound is pain full
Scabs are ya battle wounds
Moisturized it and now it’s macerated and peeling 😵💫
:them don’t pick scabs :me uh oh 😀
Scabs are meant to be picked and/or peeled.
Certainly just helped the top of my foot sore! I had water retention and the skin lifted off the top of my foot like a water blister most painful thing ever! Using inodone patches didn't work dressing it would just make it worse going back to the start of when needed changed I tried vasoline just because why the heck not nothing else was working this hole was getting like a hole in top of foot it's still on the mend today's but it's all healed with just a small thin scab running down the middle of the old wound all new skin rapidly grew around it keeping the foot up is a must! It's very hard and so uncomfortable to keep your foot up constantly believe it or not but this does work the best! I'm actually very shocked how fast it started to heal!
Did you use potollem jelly or Vaseline also how long did it take you to heal it I have same issue
Petrolatum
I have one on my knee and I can’t move it and I want to play football 😭😭😭
Same I have one on my knee and all I want to do is play basketball... I peeled it and I'm tryna figure out on yt if the scar u get after will hurt or not
Same and my season just started
This clogs pores and gave me more pimples
Just put it on your scab not your whole face
I kindly appreciate your kind gesture Dr Igudia, you have always been able to help me with any kind of health issues, the genital herpes virus is something the world thought it has no cure, but I’m happy to say today that I’ve been cured and I’m happy to have you as my doctor
Petro-lah-tum? Does she also say “meecro-wah-vey?”
Is it mites
A video a year ago. 61k views. Really gon have a fucking ad? Bro when did we just accept these ads? Fuck me ad ad ad ad ad ad 2 min video ad ad ad ad
Yo ion care about a scar bro ngl but I just pick my scabs
👋 my cellulitis was diagnosed march 2023 it was located on the front of my left leg under my knee dr rbrrts md at the clinic where I see my pcp saw it
leaking yellow liquid and did nothing but called my pharmacy and order a capsule Ani biotic I took it with food the capsule opened the I vomited now the cellulitis spread to the back of my left leg then the right leg medical professionals my bleep bleep bleep TATA4NOW
oh she said have a great day while the liquid stuck to my pants 👖
I just pick them off because it has nothing under it
You guys only had two minutes, why couldn't he just respond specifically on scabbing, really man, why. Wanted more useful information.