It's your best bet to keep an acne scab and an acne scar from forming. According to Dr. Nazarian, while not all acne scabs will turn into a scar, you're definitely opening yourself up to the ...

As soon as you scrape or break the skin anywhere on your body, special blood cells called platelets (say: PLAYT-lits) spring into action: Scabs are usually crusty and dark red or brown. Their job is ...

Most scabs on the scalp aren’t cause for concern. They may be caused by exposure to an irritant or a mild skin condition, and either heal on their own or with over-the-counter (OTC ... Following a ...