Don’t pick at the scab, as it might slow healing and cause scars. Watch for infection signs, like pus, bad odor, fever, or redness. Scabs will normally fall off on their own in a couple of weeks. A ...

A child returns from the park with a brown scab on their knee. They stare at it intently, picking at the edge... "I want to ...

Some of you may remember my thread detailing a rather stupid crash on my bike. As can be assumed, by now, these things have scabbed up. The abrasion on my knee produced the gnarliest scab of them all.

Scabs form to protect and heal a wound by covering it with a dry, crusty layer. To help a scab heal, keep it clean and moist with a moisturizer or ointment, and avoid picking or scratching it. If a ...