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  3. 5 Ways to Get Rid of Scabs Fast - Healthline

    • Learn what scabs are, what causes them, and how to treat them at home. Find out how to keep your scab clean, moist, and covered, and when to see a doctor. See more

    Overview

    Scabs help protect against infection and are a normal part of the healing process. Though scabs typically heal on their own over time, there are several steps you can take to spee… See more

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    What causes scabs?

    Scabs form as a defense against infection, blood loss, and debris.
    When you get a scrape or … See more

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    Treating scabs

    1. Keep your scab clean
    It’s important to keep your scab and any other injury clean at all times. Debris and germs can increase your risk of infection and slow yo… See more

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    Outlook

    Scabs are a normal part of healing but can be unsightly if your wound area is big. While they can disappear on their own, home treatments can help speed your recovery.
    If your scab… See more

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  1. Normal part of the healing process

    Scabs are a normal part of the healing process and are a sign that your wound or injury is getting better. Although rare, accompanying symptoms, such as fever or pus, may indicate there is an infection.
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