Should you pick a scab? We all know the answer is no. And yet keeping your hands off those crusty, scaly bits can be surprisingly difficult. "Scabs are tempting to pick, as some people get ...

Scabs get a bad reputation because they’re dry, crusty, and inconvenient, but they are one of the body’s most effective protection systems. From a biological standpoint, a scab is your skin’s ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team here at NHPR answers listener questions. Lately, the topic has been healing, and this week's question comes from Lucy Perkins via Instagram, who wants to know: ...