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Cicatrified

"Scars (also called cicatrices) are areas of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin (or other tissue) after injury. A scar results from the biologic process of wound repair in the skin and other tissues of the body. Thus, scarring is a natural part of the healing process. With the exception of very minor lesions, every wound (e.g. after accident, disease, or surgery) results in some degree of scarring."

Source: Wiki.

Inadvertently, as we go about life and come into contact with double-edged elements, the process of 'cicatrification' happens. Paradoxically, the closer the contact, the deeper the cicatrice (or in my words, cica). In fact, the presence of a cica itself testifies to the extent, depth and the once-upon-a-time existence of the contact and/or the element.

But interestingly, cicatrification after an open wound is also proof of healing. And methinks, the length of the process actually depends on the scabbing stage, aka Wound Healing Reconstruction phase.

Often, we tend to have more a itchy finger than a strong mind. As we all know, removing the scab exposes the wound to bacteria and the possibility of further cuts. And as none would disagree, the temptation to scratch off the scab is ever present. Perhaps it looks hideous for a while, or the flesh still stings. Yet, endurance will inevitably lead to an eventual healing of the wound.

Despite so, there will be a cica that replaces the open wound. Maybe more to serve as a reminder of the healing than of the wound. And to answer the rhetorical of why the contact and wound in the first place is probably, well, non-essential after all.