I've had a scab for some time already and now it's starting to become really itchy. I keep wanting to scratch it but I know that if I do, my scab will fall off too early and another one will form. So why does it become itchY?
2006-07-15 18:26:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
It means the sore is almost healed. Don't scratch it off or you'll have to start all over with the scab and probably get a scar from it too.
I can't remember the exact reason the itching starts, but I think its a combination of the surface nerves regenerating and the scab starting to dry up and tugging on the skin.
Hope that helps!
2006-07-15 18:31:31 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try a hydrocortisone creme to stop the itch. i experience your situation once in a while and i can relate to how annoying it is. i know it's difficult not to scratch it but it's important that you don't. the last thing you want is an infection on your nipple. if you can stand it, the cracks heal in about a day or two - so long that you do not scratch the scab off.
2016-03-16 00:26:11 · answer #2 · answered by Pamela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The scab covers the healing skin beneath and as it heals, it tightens, which makes the itchy feeling.
2006-07-15 18:29:50 · answer #3 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As it heal's the skin dries out and the itching results,it is a sign that it's healing and a little moisturiser should help to ease it.ktf.x
2006-07-15 18:31:07 · answer #4 · answered by Tommy D. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They become itchy to let you know it's time to pick it and eat it.
2006-07-15 18:29:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
part of the body's natural healing system..
2006-07-15 18:29:52 · answer #6 · answered by chaoticone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its healing
2006-07-15 19:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by dawn w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because its healing........
2006-07-15 18:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by iluvmickey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋