Repeatedly picking at scalp scabs

Human skin is very fragile. It may bleed if touched lightly, and then form a scab after a while. When the scab is about to fall off, it means the wound is about to heal. If you repeatedly pick at the wound while it is forming a scab, the wound will remain in a damaged state and may eventually ulcerate. The same is true for wounds on the scalp. What will happen if you repeatedly pick at a scab on the scalp?

Scabbing is the formation of dead tissue masses caused by the shedding of living tissue. After bleeding, a layer of condensed dark red solid appears on the skin after some time and will eventually fall off automatically.

In fact, the statement that removing scabs from the scalp is harmful is one-sided. Generally speaking, as long as the scab area of ​​the patient does not become infected after being removed, it will not affect the patient's health. The reason why we prohibit patients from repeatedly scratching the scab area is to prevent bacteria from the hands from infecting the wound during the scratching process, causing secondary infection of the wound, which is not conducive to wound recovery and the health of the patient.

Once the patient's wound is infected with bacteria due to the removal of scabs, it may cause accidental infection, which may cause scalp damage to the patient, and the wound may not heal and may ulcerate. If the situation is serious, the patient may develop a high fever, persistent fever, and cause serious complications and other diseases. So from a medical point of view, we do not recommend that patients repeatedly scratch the scabby areas. If the patient feels itchy on the scabby area of ​​his scalp, we can apply iodine or alcohol to relieve inflammation and eliminate bacteria. Instead of scratching it directly with your hands.

Therefore, in our daily life, we must avoid developing the habit of picking scabs. Only by allowing the scalp to heal naturally during the recovery process can we most fundamentally ensure the perfection of the scalp function. Prevent your actions from affecting your health. It will reduce your scalp immunity and affect your scalp health and hair growth.