Scabbing: How many days until it falls off naturally?

Dec 30, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Liu Wenmin

Introduction

The natural shedding time of scars varies depending on the individual and the condition of the scar. For minor scars with good healing capacity, natural shedding generally occurs within 7 to 10 days. If the scar is severe or improper care leads to local infection and inflammation, the recovery time may be prolonged to more than 10 days. To promote healing, it is important to keep the wound clean and dry, and to avoid friction and irritation.

Generally speaking, scabbing refers to the scar formed after a wound has healed with a scab. The number of days it takes for the scar to naturally fall off mainly depends on individual conditions and the state of the scar. If the individual's condition is good and the scar is mild, it usually takes about 7-10 days for the scar to naturally fall off. If the individual's condition is poor and the scar is severe, it may take more than 10 days. If the scar does not fall off at all, medical treatment should be sought. The specific analysis is as follows:

If the wound healing ability is good and the scar is mild with a small area, and proper care is given after scar formation without symptoms such as redness, pain, or pus at the site, the scar generally heals gradually and falls off naturally within 7-10 days. However, one should avoid manually peeling or pulling the scar, to prevent skin damage and wound bleeding.

Conversely, if the wound healing ability is poor and the scar is severe with a large affected area, improper care after scar formation may lead to local infection and inflammation, causing symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and pus discharge at the wound site. This may prolong the healing time, and it may take more than 10 days before the scar naturally falls off. In such cases, treatments such as scar removal ointments, mucopolysaccharide polysulfate cream, or asiaticoside cream may be used under a doctor's guidance.

To promote healing, it is important to keep the wound clean and dry in daily life, avoiding unnecessary friction and irritation. Additionally, before the scar falls off, diet should be light, avoiding spicy and irritating foods.

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How long does it take for red marks after scabbing to fade?

In general, the time it takes for red marks to fade after scabbing depends on the severity of the redness. If the red mark is shallow, it usually fades within 1-3 months; if the red mark is deeper, it may take 3-6 months or even longer. It is important in daily life to avoid ultraviolet radiation, which can stimulate melanin production in the skin and worsen the redness. Physical sun protection measures can be chosen when going outdoors.

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Can the stitches be removed if the rhinoplasty wound has formed a scab?

In general, stitches can be removed after scabbing occurs at the rhinoplasty wound site. Rhinoplasty involves implanting prosthetics, autologous cartilage, or injectable fillers into the nose to alter the framework of nasal bones and soft tissues, thereby increasing nasal height and improving nasal contour. The typical reference price for rhinoplasty ranges from 2000 to 8000 yuan per session, with visible improvement usually observed 1 to 3 months after surgery.