[header] How to get rid of a scab [title] Make sure the scab is not oozing. [step] Before you can properly dress a wound or scab, it should be dry. If your wound is oozing blood, place some sterile non-adhering gauze on it.
[header] How to get rid of a scab [title] Make sure the scab is not oozing. [step] Before you can properly dress a wound or scab, it should be dry. If your wound is oozing blood, place some sterile non-adhering gauze on it.
If it soaks through the gauze, don't remove it. Removing it can restart bleeding by pulling off the healing tissue. The gauze will avoid soaking in blood and leaving you with a clean scab. [substeps] Avoid applying a bandage to blood on a scab once it has dried. You can also apply corn syrup on top of the area. [substeps] The gauze should cover the wound completely, so no blood soaks into it, though it will not bleed through if it has. Make sure there is no dripping liquid onto the surface or the area will not stay intact. [substeps] You should also avoid touching the wound, as it is your medical job to protect it and heal.