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Results 1 - 10 of 21 for scab
  1. How wounds heal 
    ... bleeding. The blood clots dry and form a scab, which protects the tissue underneath from germs. Not ... and pressure sores do not bleed. Once the scab forms, your body's immune system starts to protect ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000741.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Mpox 
    ... skin contact with body fluids, sores, rash, or scabs from an infected person Touching objects, clothing, linens, ... painful. Soon they crust over and form itchy scabs that fall off and heal over. Flu-like ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007783.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Skin flaps and grafts - self-care 
    ... As the area heals, it may itch and scabs may form. Do not pick scabs or scratch the wound as it heals.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000743.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Skin lesion removal - aftercare 
    ... against clothes or may be easily injured. A scab forms and will usually peel away on its ... on the area treated. Do not pick the scab off.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000918.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Mpox rash (image) 
    ... sores (lesions) on the skin surface Stage 5: Scabs - hardened crusts of blood that form over sores, ... longer contagious only after all symptoms are gone, scabs have healed, and new skin has formed.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19969.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Skin smoothing surgery - series (image) 
    ... as petroleum jelly or antibiotic ointments) to reduce scab formation (crusting) and therefore reduce scar formation.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100101_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Heart valve surgery - discharge 
    ... soft cloth. Use a washcloth only when the scabs are gone and the skin has healed. You ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000291.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Vaginal delivery - discharge 
    ... bleeding around 7 to 14 days, when the scab forms over the spot where your placenta was ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000628.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Cancer treatment - preventing infection 
    ... this way every day until it forms a scab. Use gloves when gardening. Bacteria and fungi are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000913.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Body lice 
    ... red bumps on your skin. The bumps may scab or become crusty after scratching. Skin around the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000838.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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