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How Can An Eyelid Scab Be Healed?

Hi. So two days ago, I woke up with a scab on my top eyelid. I m not sure how it appeared, but I m guessing I accidentally scratched it in my sleep. I start school on Monday, and it s currently Saturday and I do not want to start my first day with this ugly, noticeable scab. Is there anything I can do that will make it heal faster/go away? Thank you so much

posted on Wed, 20 Aug 2014

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Mon, 9 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Dermatologist, Dr. Atishay Bukharia's Response

Hi,

If it is just scab then you may use fusidic acid cream to prevent secondary infection and thus is carrying, and if pain and pus is there then you may also need systemic antibiotics.

Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regards,
Dr. Atishay Bukharia

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How Can An Eyelid Scab Be Healed?

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