How to heal picked skin.

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Hannah E.

Sep 17, 2016

Hannah E.

Hey sorry this is gross. So I am the kind of person to pick at their skin of ANY kind of imperfection shows up. So I have this huge scab on my cheek. How should I go about healing it before the weekend's over? I just want to be able to cover it nicely with makeup because it's really taking a toll on my self esteem! Thanks in advance!!❤️

Kim M.

Sep 17, 2016

Kim M.

I would use neosporin. it'll help keep it clean, help with scaring. I'm 31 and have permanent marks from picking.

Hannah E.

Sep 17, 2016

Hannah E.

Thanks Kim! I use neosporin a lot actually. Band-aid or no band-aid?

Kim M.

Sep 17, 2016

Kim M.

No band aid, let it get some air.

Leuca S.

Sep 18, 2016

Leuca S.

If you have a fresh scab it's not going to heal before the weekend is up. Make sure you are diligent with your skincare in the meantime. SPF is crucial to wound healing because sun damage impairs your skin's ability to repair itself, and it will minimize hyperpigmentation after the scab comes off.

Nicole W.

Sep 18, 2016

Nicole W.

Use lotion

Hannah E.

Sep 18, 2016

Hannah E.

Thanks Leuca :) It's not new so I guess there's hope! I've stayed away from the sun all day and it's healing up nicely

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