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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: Simulated on 05/04/2008 00:35:55

Title: Why does the scab turn soft and white looking when wet?
Post by: Simulated on 05/04/2008 00:35:55

I got a scab on my elbow and I was in the shower today and noticed it wasn't hard and it changed color. Why did the water cause it to change?

Thanks Sim [:)]

Title: Why does the scab turn soft and white looking when wet?
Post by: Karen W. on 05/04/2008 00:41:38

it softens them up and absorbs water.. disolving some of the dried blood and such.

Title: Why does the scab turn soft and white looking when wet?
Post by: Simulated on 05/04/2008 00:46:45

ahh.

Title: Why does the scab turn soft and white looking when wet?
Post by: Karen W. on 05/04/2008 01:06:33

there may be more to it.. i am not a doctor you know?

Title: Why does the scab turn soft and white looking when wet?
Post by: Simulated on 05/04/2008 01:07:18

ha yeah