Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MDMedically reviewed by William Truswell, MD A scab is a dry, rough protective crust that forms over a cut or wound during healing. It starts to form as ...

This helps to repair the skin and tissues in the wound. Collagen is like a scaffold that other cells can build on. At this stage in healing, you might see a fresh, raised, red scar.

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Scars are a natural part of the body's healing process. A scar results from the biological wound repair process in the skin and other tissues. Most wounds, except for very minor ones, ...