Wounds that are about to scab over are generally considered to be basically healed and do not require special treatment; however, if infection occurs, appropriate medication is needed to treat it.
1. If the wound is about to scab and recover well, without local redness, swelling, heat, pain, and no secretion oozing out, it means that the healing is normal and there is no need to use drugs.
2. If the wound is red, swollen, hot and painful, or there is purulent secretion oozing out, it should be considered that an infection has occurred. It is recommended that the scab be removed and the wound be washed with saline and then applied with petroleum jelly gauze and iodine povidone, and the medication be changed every day until healing occurs. Infection can cause destruction deep into the subdermal layer leading to granulation tissue proliferation to fill the defect and form a scar.
Scabs need to mature and fall off naturally and should not be pulled off artificially as this may result in loss of pigmentation or indentation. It is recommended to consult a medical professional for proper management and medications should be applied under medical supervision.