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Apply a really, really hot wet cloth to the area 4 or 5 times per treatment. Do this as many times a day as you can. The heat will kill some of the bacteria and also bring healing bloodflow to the area.
This also works on tooth and gum infections.
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Can you get smallpox from an infected scab?
No.
Why does my scab smell?
its infected
Infected scab on inside of nose?
Go see a doctor. They'll help clear up the infection before it gets any worse :)
Can you play sports while you have an infected scab?
Probably not - but it would depend on the sport, and the location of the scab.
Is a wound that has serum coming out of it good or bad?
that means its healing. If it is clear that's good but if its yellow it could be infected. a scab will soon form either way.
How do scabs prevent infection?
If one peels the scab off. Blood will appear again which gives bacteria the opportunity to get in. This is how the scab can get infected.
What could be the reason that a scab on my scalp will not heal?
There could be many reasons that a scab on your scalp will not heal. It could be very infected for example.
Belly button ring has a blackish scab help?
If your belly button ring has a blackish scab you may have torn it or pulled it a little on your clothing. As long as there is not discharge or redness, it isn't infected.
Why it is important for a scab to form quickly over a cut?
The scab forms a seal over the cut, helps to keep germs at bay, and so lessen the chances of the cut becoming infected.
You have clear sticky material coming out of you what does this mean?
If around a wound it is a scab forming.
Can rabies be trasmitted through a scab?
The only way rabies can be spread is if a animal infected bites or scratches you. If u think an animal is infected stay away an call for help.
What does a scab that's white around the edges mean?
It means it will be infected. Try using rubbing alchohol and then put neosporin on it
