scab

If he be crookbacked, or blear eyed, or have a pearl in his eye, or a continual scab, or a dry scurf in his body, or a rupture:

This paper studies the results and pharmacologic effects of the liquid extracted from Elephantopus scaber L. in curing three major symptoms of bronchitis (cough, sputum and stridor).

The scab fell off the wound.

Don't pick at the scab, let it heal naturally.

The scab formed a protective layer over the cut.

Healing may be delayed if the scab is constantly irritated.

The scab itched as it healed.

She resisted the urge to scratch the scab.

The scab started to peel off, revealing new skin underneath.

The scab was a sign that the wound was healing.

The scab protected the sensitive skin underneath.

After the scab fell off, the skin was smooth again.