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Was advised by dermatology nurse to gently remove the scabs on my face with warm water when in the shower.
Did this and great lumps came off very easily.
Next morning and scabs are back.
Any advice please?

  1. Hi . We are not medical experts, but I would imagine the scabs will continue to return until the skin heals enough that they aren't necessary. The scabs are protecting your lower layers of skin while new skin cells form. What enough have formed, the scabs will not likely form again. You can help quicken that healing and lessen scarring by applying ointment to the scabbed areas though. Has your doctor recommended anything? Warmly, Lori (Team Member)

  2. Thank you. Really appreciate your support. Sadly not a lot of post treatment advice, almost none. Bought vanicream online after reading posts on this site. So will continue to apply that and allow the scabs to do their job.
    Thanks again,
    J

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