I have a scab on my face (not a blemish!), but it looks like I had a blemish, and I want to get rid of it!
Help me please!!
2006-06-20 17:41:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Don't mess with it. It'll go away eventually. Anything else will cause it to heal slower.
Take vitamin E, which is good for your skin.
2006-06-20 17:46:01 · answer #1 · answered by HL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the Scab Clean Gently wash the scab and surrounding area with mild soap and water. Rub as gently as possible if you need to in order to remove dirt; if no dirt is visible, simple rinse area with soapy water and clean water. Pat dry, trying not to rub at all. Prevent or Clear Up Infection Infections delay healing, so watch for signs of infection. If you see pus or red streaks shooting out from the scab or notice the area is excessively warm, see your doctor in case you need antibiotics. Use a triple antibiotic ointment to prevent infection. Apply the ointment three times a day. Keep the Scab Moist Scabs heal most quickly if they are kept slightly moist. Triple antibiotic ointment keeps most scabs just the right moisture level, accelerating healing. Another healing agent is Vitamin E oil. This oil keeps the scab moist and promotes rapid cell regeneration. Keep the Scab Covered Cover the scab with a Band Aid or bandage. Replace the bandage every time it gets wet or dirty, at least three times a day. Leave the Scab Alone Try not to scratch or rub the scab at all. If you disturb or remove the scab before it is ready to fall off naturally, you may experience bleeding and risk infection. Every time you remove the scab before it is ready, you extend your healing time. Ignore Itching If the scab itches, apply antibiotic ointment with a topical analgesic and resist the temptation to scratch
2016-05-20 07:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can put neosporin on it over night with a small band-aid and then let it get some air.. the scab needs oxygen to heal
2006-06-20 17:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neosporin or another anti-biotic ointment will reduce the healing time by a few days. There is nothing to make it go away overnight though. Do not pick at it for sure, it will only make it worse.
2006-06-20 17:44:42 · answer #4 · answered by Lubers25 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neosporin for three days with a band aid. They have bandaids out there now that aren't as obnauxious looking. Then let heal on its own.
2006-06-20 17:45:44 · answer #5 · answered by Fullarmor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin E. Not ingested but squeezed open and applied to the infected area. Also helps with scaring, even for burns.
2006-06-20 17:54:54 · answer #6 · answered by Kimberly Z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could use antibiotic ointment on it if you want but it wont do much after it has allready scabbed over, you could just keep it open to the air and let it do its thing, but do not pick at it, or it will never heal.
2006-06-20 17:47:18 · answer #7 · answered by James C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Vitamin E. Neosporin works well too.
2006-06-20 19:15:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Miderma, neosporin, hydrogen peroxide. Make up to cover it up temporarily. Sorry I wish I could help. Best of luck!
2006-06-20 17:45:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't pick it, neosporin, and don't put band aids on it... let it dry out so it will fall off on it's own. If you pick at it, it will scare though, so don't do that!
2006-06-20 17:44:36 · answer #10 · answered by erenaes6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋