Most scrapes heal well with home treatment and do not scar.
Minor scrapes may be uncomfortable, but they usually heal within
3 to 7 days. The larger and deeper the scrape, the longer it
will take to heal. A large, deep scrape may take up to 1 to 2
weeks or longer to heal. It's common to have small amounts of
fluid drain or ooze from a scrape. This oozing usually clears up
gradually and stops within 4 days. Drainage is not a concern as
long as there are no signs of infection. The way a scrape heals
depends on the depth, size, and location of the scrape. Whether
a scrape heals with or without a scab does not affect the
healing time or the amount of scarring. - When a scrape removes
the outer layers of skin, new skin will form in the bottom of
the wound and the wound will heal from the bottom up. This type
of scrape looks pink and raw at first. As it heals, the new skin
sometimes appears yellowish and may be confused with pus. - When
a scrape removes all of the layers of skin, new skin will form
on the edges of