The Importance of Scab Removal for Post-Operative Healing

Why is it important to remove crusting and scabs from areas that are trying to heal post hair restoration surgery?

In the first few hours after an incision is made, a coagulum or scab forms over the cut. Between 12 and 72 hours, skin cells divide and multiply. The new skin cells migrate across the wound. The dried crust over the wound is a barrier to the new skin cells. Rather than being able to glide straight across the wound, they must go under the crust, creating a shallow depression in the healing.

Initial scabbing is advantageous. It helps to hold the graft in place. But by the fourth day, scabbing is no longer necessary. Scabs provide a warm, moist environment that encourages bacterial growth. Bacteria cause a build up of debris and waste products. This can cause an inflammatory response, which can be detrimental to growth. It is best at this point to remove the scabs. Hair Cycle biotin spray contains enzymes that dissolve crusts and scabs. Not only does this look better cosmetically, but it also promotes safe, correct healing.