Scabrous

After the incident with the gasoline, Noel’s burnt arm remained scabrous and was susceptible to infections.

The novel was a flagrantly scabrous bodice-ripper, and Rachael was ashamed to read it in public.

Remember a few years ago there was that scabrous movie Snuff? When it played in New York there were enormous protests, huge publicity — and huge crowds and profits at the theater.