2006-10-29 01:27:25 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
You can usually trust Dr. Mom! Usually the itching is because the scab is forming, and thats pulling on the flesh and skin around it. Just leave it scab over and don't pull the scab off. Also, try Neosporine - it'll help it heal faster. Neosporine Plus has a pain reliever that'll help with the itching or hurt. There are some bandaids out there, too, that have medication built into them to prevent the forming of scabs - the drawback with them is you have to have a bandaid on all the time till it heals.
2006-10-29 01:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by Arletta S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Mum told me that too! I've never really thought about whether it is true or not until reading your question. No doubt there will be some expert answers, but how about the following for a theory?
When the scab itches the normal/instinctive reaction is to scratch or rub the scab. Therefore the scab is loosened and eventually will fall off, exposing the almost healed skin to the fresh air. After a short time the skin is back to normal - or as near normal as the original wound allows.
2006-10-29 01:36:21 · answer #2 · answered by avian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure this is true. In the final stages of healing the scab is getting ready to drop off and the joins to the new skin are breaking down. Hence itch.
2006-10-29 01:31:43 · answer #3 · answered by Paul S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's true, I had a bite that I itched and itched and unfortunately took the skin off my leg, and then when the scab was almost ready to come off it became VERY itchy ... and sure enough it was healed underneath ... maybe I was just lucky, but damn it felt good for itching it, I hate itches!
2006-10-29 01:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
True, mums allways right im afraid. The scab is now drying up, and what do you get with dry skin, and itch, so yes mums right again
2006-10-29 01:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by leigha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mother was right. Score another one for moms everywhere! Itching is a sign of healing. Don't scratch it. If you can't stand the itch, think about something else.
2006-10-29 01:35:00 · answer #6 · answered by meoorr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when a scab itches it is because the damaged nerve endings are repairing themselves so it is normal but if you had excess itching it is usually an infection
2006-10-29 06:09:51 · answer #7 · answered by arfa54321 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True....try not to scratch because you may have to start the healing process all over it you remove the scab
2006-10-29 01:30:31 · answer #8 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is true. And try not to pull off the scab it will leave a scar.
2006-10-29 01:28:48 · answer #9 · answered by Thumper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the area is red and itching it means infection.
2006-10-29 01:29:56 · answer #10 · answered by DEADGONE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋