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Curious Kids: how do scabs form?

  • Written by Christian Moro, Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University
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How do scabs form? — Talila, aged 8

Curious Kids: how do scabs form?

Great question, Talila!

Our skin has many different jobs. One is to act as a barrier, protecting us from harmful things in the outside world.

Sometimes when we cut or graze ourselves, we tear away some layers of our skin. When the skin is damaged, it can’t do its job of protecting us quite...

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