I know I shouldn't do it, but I keep picking at the scab on my shoulder from laser tattoo removal. It's just too cool to pick off chunks of dead flaky skin. Why is that?
2006-09-06 07:18:32 · 7 answers · asked by Olive Green Eyes 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Maybe this could help you. Scabs need to come off but not by picking. Scabs have bacteria and can cause more infection. So you need to put a wound gel or something similar. Wash it with sterile water wipe with gaze until its soft again then put your gel on then put a piece of gaze and tape it. do this each day once watch it disappear with little or no scarring.
Experience know how. Have patience.
2006-09-06 08:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by itsmeluhello 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's protecting your skin so why would your body want to let go of that. it clings just like you would to an umbrella in the pouring rain. wait until your skin is ready to finally let go and stand on it's own again...then pick away! but be careful because your body may retaliate and create a scar from detaching the scab too soon. relax and cover it up with sleeves and/or a bandaid.
2006-09-06 07:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by madi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scabbing is a natural protection against infection. Leave them alone until they are near completely loose. Place a band aid over it to prevent "tearing off".
2006-09-06 07:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You wanna get that junk off you. I think it's normal. Animals do it all the time!
2006-09-06 07:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by amylr620 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Instinct? I suppose you can't resist popping bubble wrap either? ;O)
2006-09-06 07:21:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You seem to have a SCAB FETISH
2006-09-06 07:20:13 · answer #6 · answered by shizzlechit 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
becuause its there and u notice it when u have nothing to do
2006-09-07 04:07:21 · answer #7 · answered by twopipes1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋