Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Body Lotion
• Method 2 of 4: Soaking in water
• Method 3 of 4: Potassium Alum
• Method 4 of 4: baking soda
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Scabs can be disgusting for the night ahead, or interfere with wearing shorts and skirts. The methods suggested here must be repeated several nights in order for them to be effective. Remember not to physically remove the scab. While this can be enjoyable, it can also increase the likelihood of scarring.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Body Lotion

1. 1 Make sure the scab is not oozing and completely dry. If pus oozes or the scab is wet, press a paper towel firmly against it and leave it overnight.
2. 2 Once it's dry, apply a handful of moisturizing lotion to the scab. But don't rub it in.
3. 3 Wrap plastic wrap around the scab and lotion. Make sure no air gets trapped under the film.
4. 4 Leave it overnight.
5. 5 Repeat until the scab is gone.

Method 2 of 4: Soaking in water

1. 1 Soak the scab in water for about an hour. It can be helpful to take a bath with your body completely submerged in water, including scab.
2. 2 Try Epsom Salt in water. Epsom salts have numerous health benefits.In addition to being soothing, Epsom salts can help relieve sensitization associated with trauma and remove redness around the scab itself.
3. 3 After an hour, remove the scab from the water and gently wipe it off. The water will soften it, and the Epsom salt will gently tighten the scab.
4. 4Repeat until the scab is gone

Method 3 of 4: Potassium Alum

1. 1 Take some potassium alum and grind it. Potassium alum is a natural form of aluminum salt widely used as a deodorant and styptic (or astringent).
   • Potassium alum is widely available in ground form at a relatively low cost.
2. 2 Stir potassium alum with water to make a paste.
3. 3 Spread the alum all over the scab and let the paste dry. Alum will tighten up the scab by constricting the surrounding blood vessels, ultimately reducing the location of the scab.
4. 4 Repeat until the scab is gone. Apply alum after soaking in the bathroom to reduce the scab's lifespan.

Method 4 of 4: baking soda

1. 1 Take some sodium bicarbonate or baking soda and mix it with water to make a paste. Baking soda is a mild antiseptic and fungicide, in addition to gently drawing in and pulling the scab off the surface of the skin, it will also help kill any bacteria or fungus that is now called the scab home.
2. 2 Apply the baking soda mixture to the surface of the scab and surrounding skin and let dry. Like potassium alum, baking soda can help reduce scab by shrinking it.
3. 3 Repeat until the scab is gone. Apply baking soda after soaking in the bathtub to reduce the lifespan of the scab.

Tips

• Use a moisturizing lotion throughout the day if possible.
• When applying moisturizing lotion, try not to use scented lotion.
• Don't use makeup on the scab as this will only clog it.
• Do not touch it, as this will make you want to tear it off.
• Vitamin E oil will speed up scab removal and reduce scars.
• Try not to pay attention. She will disappear. Slowly but surely.
• The scab may itch during treatment, and after the scab has fallen off, the new skin may continue to itch. Continue using Neosporin or another moisturizer to soothe the healing wound until the scab falls off on its own and heals with new skin. A little Benadryl cream or an equivalent (available over the counter) can also help if the itching is severe. It is especially helpful at bedtime to prevent itching and scratching during sleep.
• Try not to touch or clean the scab, this will only irritate.
• Try using Neosporin instead of lotion.
• If the scab does not come off, do not try to pull it off or it will leave a scar.
• Do not pull off the scab, it will take longer to heal.

Warnings

• Picking or exfoliating on the scab will only irritate the skin around it, damage it, and may even lead to scarring. Try to avoid undermining the scab until it falls off on its own. Scab is the body's defense mechanism against infection and is a natural incubator for new skin.
• Bandage and cleanse the wound properly after injury.

What do you need

• Food grade plastic wrap
• Paper towels
• Moisturizing lotion