A scab is made up of the blood clot and dried tissue fluids that form over a wound. It has an important function in keeping the wound bacteria free while the skin cells underneath divide rapidly to heal the opening. Eventually, the scab will fall off (usually within one or two weeks) and new epithelial tissue will cover the wound. MY ANSWER...addin on,after a shower or bath a scab shrinks.i noticed today.
A scab
No but if you pick it the scab will be a scar
The polish word for scab is strup
Someone had a scab which turned into a scar
Scar tissue is formed under the scab.
They can scab over and once the scab falls off, the ink may fade where the scab has been.
no, this is a myth you do not have to bleed to get a scab. They can be caused by merely a scrape or scratch.
The blood clots; leaving a scab. Then the body grows skin under the scab; once healed the scab falls off.
Odds are that it isn't a scab in that case. Get it checked out by a doctor.
Scab - 2008 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M
Yes, eschar is a type of scab that forms on a wound or ulcer.
Yes, a scab contains DNA from the cells that make up the skin tissue. These cells are responsible for healing the wound and forming the scab.