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• Method 1 of 4: Get rid of scabs by washing
• Method 2 of 4: Using plantain leaves to get rid of crusts
• Method 3 of 4: Using aloe vera gel on scabs
• Method 4 of 4: Remove crusts with other herbal remedies
• Warnings

A scab is a protective film that forms on a wound and is made up of dried blood, blood fluids and dried immune cells. A scab protects the wound, so it is better not to pull it off by force. Doing so can irritate the area, slow down the healing process and infect the wound. It may be difficult for you not to pick at a visible scab of acne, but trying to pull a scab off a wound too early can increase the chances of scarring. To get rid of a scab, it is important to keep the scab soft and supple, to keep moisturizing and to allow the wound under the scab to heal faster. Even if you have acne scars, there are ways to make the wound heal faster. However, remember that your acne must first go through all the stages of the healing process for your acne to go away.

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Method 1 of 4: Get rid of scabs by washing

1. Clean the scabs every day. Clean the areas with scabs twice a day. You can use an acne cleanser or a mild facial cleanser. Rub your face dry gently afterwards.
   • Use a clean washcloth every time you clean your scabs. Using a washcloth multiple times can spread bacteria, making the area less likely to heal.
2. Clean the spots with oil. After washing the areas with soap, you can use oil to help moisturize and remove the scabs. Apply an oil such as castor oil, coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil, mineral oil, or any other oil of your choice. Gently massage the oil into the crusts using a clean washcloth. Proceed with caution and only apply light pressure. Rinse the areas thoroughly and moisturize them.
   • This method removes small pieces of the crusts. However, only remove those pieces that come off easily. Do not forcibly pull the scabs off your skin.
   • The scabs should fall off your skin in five to seven days. Some scabs fall off the skin earlier, and other scabs last longer. Never pull scabs off your skin by force.
3. Use a warm compress. Soak a clean cloth in warm water and then wring it out. Hold the compress against your scabs for about 10 to 15 minutes, twice a day. The moist heat helps to soften the scabs so that they come off the skin safely and naturally. This can also help the wound to heal.
   • Do not scrub with the compress. Just hold it against the scabs.
4. Take a bath with Epsom salt. Taking a bath with Epsom salt can help moisturize the scabs on your body and aid the healing process. Fill a bathtub with warm water and Epsom salt. Soak acne scabs in the bath water for about an hour.
   • Repeat the process every day until the crusts have fallen off the skin.
   • Do not apply Epsom salt to your face.

Method 2 of 4: Using plantain leaves to get rid of crusts

1. Find plantain leaves. Plantain leaves come from flat, tall plants with narrow leaves that grow almost anywhere, including in most backyards. There are many different varieties, but all have leaves with the same characteristic vertical veins. Some people think these plants are weeds, but they can be used for a variety of medicinal purposes. You can put the leaves on wounds to protect the wounds and promote the healing process. The leaves also have antibiotic properties.
   • Most people don't realize the plant in their backyard is plantain. However, it is not about grass or weeds, but an herb with useful properties.
   • If you can't find plantain leaves to pick outside, you can purchase dried plantain leaves and herbs from health food stores. You can also buy ready-to-use ointments and liniments with plantain as an ingredient.
2. Make a paste of fresh leaves. Pick 10 fresh plantain leaves. Slowly cook the leaves in a 2-3 centimeter layer of water until they are soft. Remove the leaves from the pan and crush them with the back of a spoon to form a paste. Let the pasta cool.
   • When the paste has cooled, add a few drops of an oil of your choice. Good choices include almond oil, castor oil, and mineral oil.
   • You can also use dried plantain leaves, mix them with oil, and cook the leaves to make a paste.
3. Apply the paste to your scabs. When you're done making the pasta, spread the mixture onto the crusts. Then cover the areas with gauze or band-aids.
   • Let the pasta sit for as long as you want. Spread the paste on the scabs in the evening and rinse your skin in the morning, or apply the paste and let it sit until you take a shower.
4. Apply the paste on your face. If you have acne scabs on your face, apply the paste to the affected areas two to four times a day. Let the paste sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse the paste off with warm water and pat your face dry.

Method 3 of 4: Using aloe vera gel on scabs

1. Cut off a fresh leaf from an aloe vera plant. If you have an aloe vera plant, cut a small piece off it. Squeeze the juice from the leaf that you have taken from the plant above the crusts. Let the juice dry without wiping it off. Do this four or five times a day.
   • You can buy leaves of the aloe vera plant from the fruit and vegetable department at many supermarkets.
2. Use aloe vera gel. If you don't have fresh aloe, you can buy aloe vera gel instead. Apply the gel to the crusts with a cotton swab or cotton ball. You can leave the gel on or rinse it off after 15 to 20 minutes.
   • Do this four or five times a day.
3. Try a cream with aloe vera. Many different products contain aloe vera. You can buy a cream, lotion, or ointment containing aloe vera from the store. Visit a drugstore near you to buy the right aloe vera remedy for your scabs.
4. Know the benefits of aloe vera. Aloe vera has been used for centuries to promote the healing process.The plant has anti-inflammatory properties and ensures that wounds heal faster.
   • The gel helps to keep the scabs hydrated, so the wounds heal faster.

Method 4 of 4: Remove crusts with other herbal remedies

1. Try onion or garlic juice. Use a cotton swab or cotton ball to apply a few drops of onion or garlic juice to your acne-induced scars. Let the onion or garlic juice dry. If you don't like the smell, you can rinse the juice off with warm water afterwards. Do this four or five times a day.
   • You can also let the onion or garlic juice sit overnight.
   • In some people, onion and garlic juice can irritate the skin. If the juice irritates your skin, use a different method.
   • Onion and garlic juice have antibacterial, anti-fungal and healing properties and are used to heal wounds without leaving scars, especially after surgery.
2. Use honey. Honey has also been used to aid the healing process for centuries. Using a cotton swab or cotton ball, apply half a teaspoon of honey to acne scars. Leave the honey on for 20-30 minutes and cover the areas with band-aids or gauze. Rinse the honey off your skin with warm water.
   • Do this four or five times a day or let the honey sit overnight.
   • Most research has been done on medicinal honeys like Manuka honey, but you can use organic honey and get a similar result.
3. Make a mixture with marigold oil. Mix three to four drops of marigold oil with a carrier oil such as almond oil, castor oil, olive oil or mineral oil. Apply the oil mixture to the crusts with a cotton ball or cotton swab. Let the oil soak in. Do this four or five times a day.
   • Marigold oil makes wounds heal faster.
   • In the store you can buy various creams, lotions and ointments that you can also use.
4. Use apple cider vinegar. Mix 5 ml of apple cider vinegar with 50 ml of water. Dab the mixture on the crusts with a cotton ball. Leave the mixture on for 20 minutes and then gently rinse your skin.
   • Apple cider vinegar promotes new cell growth and has antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties.

Warnings

• Never pick on your scabs, even if you are so tempted. Scratching your scabs can cause scars and infections.