Question 1

i have a scab on my head that won't go away.?

Accepted Answer

Stop picking it: Either stop picking it , or, if u swear up and down ur not, get it taken off!  truth is get it checked out either way.

Question 2

i have scabs on my bald head that won't go away. how can i make them go away?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Keep scab area moist. Wash scabed area with soap and water bid then and apply Bacitracin ointment bid.

Question 3

i need advice on a situation regarding scaring. a mug was thrown at my face last week and made a cut on the bridge of my nose, the scab came off on tuesday naturally & im putting betadine on it but im concerned the scar wont go away , help pls ?

Accepted Answer

Scar gel could help: You could obtain scar gel from Walmart or local drug store to reduce chances of scaring. There are several of them with varying prices and the more expensive one are not necessarily better.

Question 4

scabs on face that wont go away, what are these?

Accepted Answer

Picking or infection: Any lesion on the face that does not clear in one month should be evaluated by a dermatologist. Most commonly we worry about staph infections including impetigo, but also trauma and picking can lead to non-healing wounds. Cultures can be performed to determine if some infection is present including staph. But other clinical symptoms could lead to other possibilities

Question 5

i have a soar on top of my head that will not heal it scabs over but does not go away?

Accepted Answer

Nonhealing Sore: The typical warning symptom for this type of skin cancer is a sore that will not heal and frequently bleeds. Yet, it can take on other forms, like:
flat, scaly patch
oozing, crusty sore, 
depression centered bump, 
scar looking spot without previous injury
pearly white, waxy bump with tiny blood vessels.

Question 6

i have a small dry scab on my face that will not go away. i pick the dry patch/scab and it keeps coming back. what is this? should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Mildly: Mildly worried. Possible it's a skin cancer. See dermatologist.

Question 7

hi i have a irritation scab on the head of my penis i saw it one day after i masturbated is there anyway itll cure  or will it go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Scar: Scab may be from a break in skin from masturbation. If you see signs of infection like pain, redness, swelling, discharge, fever - need to see your
doctor.

Question 8

i have sore hard lumps around the crown and back of my head.  they eventually scab over and sometimes go away while others appear. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Several options: Without examining you i cannot give you a 100% answer.  However, some thoughts are acne keloidalis (sometimes seen with really short haircuts), could also be a form of scalp cellulitis. I would suggest you see a dermatologist who can help clarify the answer and best recommend treatment.

Question 9

i had a pimple on my face, popped it and now it turned into a bump & scab that wont go away. does not hurt but how can i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Injection: For single acne cysts, injection with intralesional kenalog (triamcinolone) and a course of oral antibiotics help clear the lesion more quickly. See a dermatologist.

Question 10

why won't my scabs heal on my face?

Accepted Answer

Possible reasons.: I am not sure. Do you keep repicking the same areas? Do you have  underlying milia (and not acne)?  Do you have a condition like diabetes that could lenghten healing time?

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I need advice on a situation regarding scaring. a mug was thrown at my face last week and made a cut on the bridge of my nose, the scab came off on tuesday naturally & im putting betadine on it but im concerned the scar wont go away , help pls ?

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Scabs on face that wont go away, what are these?

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I have a soar on top of my head that will not heal it scabs over but does not go away?

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I have a small dry scab on my face that will not go away. i pick the dry patch/scab and it keeps coming back. what is this? should i be worried?

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Hi i have a irritation scab on the head of my penis i saw it one day after i masturbated is there anyway itll cure or will it go away on its own?

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I have sore hard lumps around the crown and back of my head. they eventually scab over and sometimes go away while others appear. what causes this?

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I had a pimple on my face, popped it and now it turned into a bump & scab that wont go away. does not hurt but how can i get rid of it?

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Why won't my scabs heal on my face?

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