Picking at scabs interrupts the natural healing process ... often resulting in prolonged healing times and an increased likelihood of scarring. When a scab is picked and the wound is reopened ...

According to Dr. Nazarian, while not all acne scabs will turn into a scar, you're definitely opening yourself up to the possibility if you pick. "Although having a scab does not mean that you ...

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD A scab after surgery is a normal part of healing. It forms at the incision site ...