How do you make a scab heal faster?

Scabs protect the scraped skin from forming an infection, so the fastest way for a scab to heal is to make sure it is protected from cracking open, explains WebMD. A rubbed-off scab typically causes the wound to bleed or ooze pinkish or yellowish fluid, which prolongs healing.

The healing of a wound and scab depends on the size, depth and location of the scrape, according to WebMD. Wounds often heal faster once a scab is formed as long as the scraped area of the skin remains dry. An infection can form underneath the scab, so it is crucial to keep the wound clean.