How long does it take for a pimple scab to go away??

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Nicholas

OK SO I HAVE BEEN PICKING ALOT and i am just now stoping i picked pimples on my face and now yhey are scabs I WANT THEN GONE how do i do this???

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Greg

"Dont pick it..."

DONT PICK IT! just put moisturizers on the scab and/or around, do this as much as needed (but not too much so that it looks like you have really oily skin) and the scab will come off naturally

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Mohamed

I have a big scab on my chin and I just stoped picking and it was gettkng smaller but if the doesnt work then try sudocrem you can get it any shoppers.

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Garnett

"Well i have 2 pimple scars on my face..."

well i have 2 pimple scars on my face.. im tryna stop picking.. but best thing is to put on an ice pac for 3 minutes thn let go for 2 n repeat for 20 mins.. it helps the pimple scab moisten.. also dont touch it with fingers beacuse more germs will go in the pore. and put on vaseline.. it helpsn if none of thm works thn juss stop touching. it

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Benton

"And ithey will automatically peel off even faster and leaving no scar or nothing..."

wash your face, and dont put on anything, i mean let your whole face get really dry over night and ithey will automatically peel off even faster and leaving no scar or nothing behind!! Then afterwards just wash and moisturize from the dryness.

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Q. How long will it take for a pimple scab to go away?
well i had this pimple and i pinched it and it came out but now there is this scab and how long will it take for it to leave and is there anything i can do to make it go away faster?

About 5-7 days providing you do not mess with the scab...(good luck with that one)

Q. How long does it take a scab to go away?
ok i was wondering today this morning i woke up and looked in front of the mirror and ok this is kind of disgusting but yeah ok well i had a pimple and it was already popped so it was red i sqeezed the pimple and blood came out and now everything is fine except my pimple is red and i know its going to scab so i was wondering how long will it take for a little pimple scab to away? and what makes it go away?

It depends if you let it alone. Find yourself a tattoo parlor and ask him if he can sell you "Green Soap", that should work.

Q. How long will it take a pimple scab to go away?
i was a dumb a** and picked at a pimple that was bulging with pain that is right on my jaw line and now its a big hard black scab! sorry i know that's gross! anyways i'm going on vacation the 23rd of april to go see friends. what can i do to get rid of this gross scab?? i'm not picking at it anymore! i got it yesterday. i tried toning it, putting a hot wash cloth on it, putting retin a on it, glycolcolic gel, and i've tried neosporean on it! please help!!!

"It usually takes my pimple scab...lol...about 3-4 days to heal..."

It usually takes my pimple scab...lol...about 3-4 days to heal, then on the 4th-5th day, I wash my face and it comes off. It really depends on how big it is.

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Q. How do i make this pimple scab go away faster?
im stupid and i poped a pimple and now its a scab. y did my pimple do this?? my friend pops her pimples and she never gets scabs! please someone tell me how long it will take! im desperate!! someone please help me!! i will give 10 points best answer!!

"Styptic pencils contain astringents.[3] antihemorrhagic agents used in medicine have various mechanisms of action..."

Styptic Pencil 1/4 Oz. Stick @ $3.95 (look near shaving supplies) Stops Bleeding from Minor Razor Nicks and Cuts Astringent Moisten Tip with Water and Apply Styptics (also spelled stiptics) are a specific type of antihemorrhagic agent that work by contracting tissue to seal injured blood vessels. Styptic pencils contain astringents.[3] Antihemorrhagic agents used in medicine have various mechanisms of action. Systemic drugs work by inhibiting fibrinolysis or promoting coagulation. Locally-acting hemostatic agents work by causing vasoconstriction or promoting platelet aggregation. Drys up pimples & scabs quickly. Use overnight. Hope this helped. ((^_^))

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Q. Ive got this scab on my nose, that started off at first being a pimple, but i kinda have been messing with it.
its been about 2 weeks now, and this scab is not going away. it is no longer a pimple more of a scab thet doesnt want to heal.kinda looks like a bacteria infection.ive tried putting neosporin, hydrogen peroxide. it seems that nothing works.what should i do?what could it be?should i go to the doctor?

"Just wash with soap and water and treat with poly or neosporin..."

There really is no way to know what it is without seeing it. It could be many things, almost all of them would need treatment. Make a doctors ASAP. EDIT-Don't use hydrogen peroxide. Just wash with soap and water and treat with poly or neosporin. (Still make an appointment, though.)

Q. How do i treat a pimple-scab?
ok. my pimple thingy turned into a scab, and it won't heal or anything. its just there being a scabby self. i can't put medicine on a scab, or can i?? i want it to go away, because when i cover it with concealer, you can still see it, it's huge!! and teh concealer makes the scab peel, so i peel it and it starts a new cycle again.and the scba just won't go away! how long will it stay there??a dn is there anywya to treat it??

read tips on how to treat acne on this site

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Q. Pimple - scab. help?!?!?
i got a huge pimple on the middle of my nose. i popped it then it turned into a scab. it looks kinda blackish purple. how do i treat this? nd how long does it usually takes for a pimple scab to go away ? im getting blue highlights nd i want it to go away 1st to look very cute. :)

You can clean your skin with apple cider vinegar as a simple home remedy with great results. More such solutions at http://solutionsforpimples.blogspot.com/ `

Q. Infected pimple scab/scar question?
i got an infected pimple on the left side of my nose by my nostril crease about two/three days ago. i squeezed it (big mistake) and it basically made it worse so i put an ice cube on it twice a day and a hot compress. at night i put toothpaste on it which dried it up and during the day i left it alone. it's healed surprisingly quickly; it's no longer a pimple (before the skin peeled off of it and the surrounding area; it doesn't hurt and isn't raised up anymore or red) save for a scaly patch of skin which i'm guessing is a scab because of all the skin that peeled away. the thing is, it's light brown with a pinkish area around the middle and pretty noticeable and i would like to know if it sounds like a scab (i mean it feels like one but i'm not sure), if it will leave a bad scar after it totally heals (i'm already putting mederma on it just in case), how long it will take the maybe-scab to fall off or go away (is the coloration of it going to be the color of the skin underneath?), and what's the best way to stop it from scarring? what if i peel away the scabbish thing now; will it heal a bit better than before? it's very thin if it is a scab. the good part is that it improves greatly every day but still... thank you so much for all your help!!!!

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Q. How can i heal a scab on my face left from a pimple?
i picked at a pimple (bad i know) and now i have a scab over it so how long until it goes away and is there anything that will make it heal more quickly?

"It could lead to scarring and will leave you a red mark..."

Just don't pick at it or touch it, do NOT try to remove it because if you do, it could lead to scarring and will leave you a red mark, drink plenty of water, & keep your face clean by washing it with a gentle cleanser, exfoliating (gently, try baking soda mixed with water - Google it :D ), & moisturizing (oil & fragrance free is best to use).

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