Should I not put lotion on scabs ?

[Chocolate Moose]

I was thinking it would help the skin underneath, but it usually just makes the scab come off quicker. Anyone ?

[Sabine]

Re: Should I not put lotion on scabs ?

Sounds like a question for Nurse Nu or any of our other nurses on this board.

[nuisance]

Re: Should I not put lotion on scabs ?

If it's a fresh wound/sore, I'd wait a bit, use antibiotic oint. But if it's healing well, no problem using lotion, just watch to make sure it doesn't become infected. Don't use a lotion with a fragrance, it has alcohol in it and can/will irrigate and dry it out.

[nuisance]

Re: Should I not put lotion on scabs ?

Of course, that comes from me, I'm a picker!! If I have a scab, I pick it, make the sore bigger and more sore! I can't help it, I pick at everything!!


Hi, My name is Jackie, I'm a habitual picker!!!

[beatlebette]

Re: Should I not put lotion on scabs ?

I was thinking it would help the skin underneath, but it usually just makes the scab come off quicker. Anyone ?

I was told by my doc once that keeping a scab moisturized will lessen the scarring.

[kirkland]

Re: Should I not put lotion on scabs ?

I always thought it makes it moist and easier to come off.

[Chocolate Moose]

Re: Should I not put lotion on scabs ?

i'm glad i asked