How to speed healing of a picked scab?

Scab Healing

There is no easier way to heal PICKED SCAB.

If you don't let Mother Nature takes care of the healing process, the scab that was red exposed to the sun, may even turn into a mole or permanently darker than your orig. skin tone. Healing could take 2 weeks to a month.

And if you put something, a beauty product that says it will 'heal scabs' etc. it may even put a permanent hole, and that's even harder for the skin to heal properly. Example photo below.

Karolina Kurkova: "I am more of a you-are-what-you eat kind of person. It's about healing from the inside out."

All the vitamins & minerals you need for good skin care comes from all the healthy foods you eat from Mother Nature. Two sites for foods recommended:

8 Foods that Give You Gorgeous Skin 7-10-13.

FIVE FOODS TO EAT FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN

sore with soap and water and use topical antibiotics to fight the infection. If the infection gets really bad, go see a doctor.scab coming off of skin and bleedingDon’t pick the scab off. As long as your wound is not infected you will want to leave the scab right were it is. I know it itches. To relieve the itch, try using an anti-itch cream. The scab is like temporary skin. And as you know, skin keeps you healthy by keeping out potential infections. There is huge repair process going on under your icky little scab and they don’t want you coming along and setting them back a few more days. Imagine your wound’s repair process is like building a tower of cards. Every time you pick your scab, you are effectively knocking down the unfinished tower of cards and opening up possibilities for worse invasions.neosporiin emergency tubeAntibacterial topical ointments aid the immune system in defending your body against infections. Even if you don’t have an infection it might not be a bad idea to use some sort of antibacterial topical ointment. But you should still be washing the sore at least five times a day with soap and water. If you use ointment, make sure you spread it evenly and don’t leave big gobs of it on the wound. Excess ointment on the scab is just gonna soften your scab and slow heal time. The ointment is targeting any bacteria on the outside of your scab; your body takes care of the inside stuff. Also make sure you let the scab dry each time you wash it or treat it. Scabs need to be dry to work properly.guy wrappedin toilet paper thinking he's so coolDon’t cover the scab with anything. The only time a wound should be covered is if it’s bleeding, oozing, or infected. Otherwise, you just have to keep the scab clean and dry. Scabs don’t work unless they are dry. When scabs get wet, they begin to fall apart and tear, which allows bacteria to get in and cause major problems. So, even though it seems like you need to keep it covered, you won’t unless you want to give yourself more problems. If the scab is on your face, do not under any circumstances put make-up on it. This in all likelihood will add to your potential scarring. If you have to cover a scab, only use a bandage and keep it on for only a few hours at a time.cabinet chock full of medicine bottlesIt takes time for your body to heal. As you have probably gathered thus far, there is very little to be done about getting rid of a scab short of what your body is already doing. With this in mind, it is important to take care of your body by eating a balanced diet and drinking plenty of water. There are many supplements and vitamins that can give your immune system a little help. Immune system boosters include vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, folic acid, melatonin, calcium, fish oil, Garlic, and green tea.

Healing ScabsScabs are just one of those things that we have to live with. That does not mean that we should just sit back and wait for it to fall off. Your daily task list for dealing with a scab is as follows:

Each day inspect your scab for signs of infection. Is the scab changing color, getting puffy or oozing at all? Is the skin around the scab tender, red, or warm to the touch? These are signs of an infection that needs to be dealt with.

Wash your scab several times a day with soap and water. If you have decided to use an ointment, apply it as directed. Keep the sore dry by letting it breathe after washing.

Eat a balanced meal and take vitamins and nutritional supplements. Studies done by real doctors have shows that taking daily vitamins and nutritional supplements can and do help your body’s immune system. So, it’s more than just hippie talk now. I know it’s hard to admit that the hippies were right, but it will be OK. They’re still hippies.

Last of all, don’t pick the scab unless it becomes infected. Picking will just make the scar more noticeable.

Natural Scab Healingaloe vera plantAloe vera has long been used for wound healing. The polysaccharide acemannon helps promote skin healing through its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and immune-stimulating properties. It also has a high concentration of amino acids, vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc, and essential fatty acids.comfrey plantComfrey (also known as knitbone and boneset) has been used to topically treat wounds for centuries. Mucilage and allantoin are mostly responsible for comfrey’s soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. The roots and young leaves of the comfrey plant contain high levels of alkaloids, which have been known to cause serious problems. Comfrey should only be used topically and not ingested.arnica montana flowerArnica montana is an herb that has been used since the 1500s to treat sprains, bruises, aches, and to heal wounds. Arnica montana is also known as leopard’s bane, mountain tobacco, and sneezewort. It works by stimulating the white blood cells that process congested blood. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that reduce swelling and speed up heal time.