Does the wound-out of the wound crust cause visible scars?

If you get scars from crusting?
Many people find it difficult to leave the scabs that have formed on their skin after injuries. Medical experts warn, however: The uncoiling of the crust with the fingernail increases the risk that a scar forms.

Crust should be better left alone
When you start after an injury, scratching the formed scab, you often hear the warning: "Leave the crust alone or you will get a scar". Is that true? "That depends," said Alexander Nast of the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology at the Charité Berlin and head of the scar consultation, told the news agency dpa. "If the scab is still stuck, you should let it go. Otherwise you will promote scarring and may even aggravate the injury. "

Firmly attached scab should not be unwound, as this would cause further injuries and the formation of scars. (Image: Chris Hill / fotolia.com)

In some cases, the scab must get away better
However, if the crust or bark falls almost by itself, you may also help a bit. However, this should be done by rubbing instead of pulsing with a fingernail. If it itches, it may help to lubricate the affected skin with the natural olive oil. Whether a scar forms or not, depends not only on whether it is broken or not, but also on the depth of the wound: "Very superficial abrasions usually do not form right bark and usually heal without scarring," says Nast. Bleeding injuries form scabs - these should be left alone. In very deep wounds, however, wound evidence may even hinder the healing and should be removed. But that's the job of a doctor. (Ad)