Question 1

what causes scabs on the scalp?

Accepted Answer

Healing: Any injury to the scalp will eventually try to heal. Dried blood, mixed with died cells form a layer on the wound surface known as scab. Beneath it a new skin is formed and the scab will eventually fall off the normal skin. It works as a shied, basically.

Question 2

how do i pick the dry scabs off my scalp ?

Accepted Answer

DO NOT PICK: Use an antibacterial SHAMPOO  HOWEVER the REASONS for the Scabs is important as well!!!!!!
Head lice, Psoriasis, Seborrhea are some of the reasons which may be causing the scabs!!!!
See a DERMATOLOGIST and FIND OUT!!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 3

why do i have scabs on scalp that won't heal?

Accepted Answer

A part of healing: A scab is a collection of red blood cells, platelets and other things that your body produces to cover a break in the skin.  Our skin protects the delicate internal things from the harsh external environment outside our bodies.  As the injured tissues under the scab heal. It will eventually fall apart allowing new tissues to fill in the injury.  Do not pick/pull at it as this slows down healing.

Question 4

i have scabs on my scalp - what could this be?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Question 5

what can i do abou scabs on scalp that wont heal?

Accepted Answer

Part of healing: A scab is a collection of red blood cells, platelets and other things that your body produces to cover a break in the skin.  Our skin protects the delicate internal things from the harsh external environment outside our bodies.  As the injured tissues under the scab heal. It will eventually fall apart allowing new tissues to fill in the injury.  Do not pick/pull at it as this slows down healing.

Question 6

how long will it take for the scabs on my scalp to go?

Accepted Answer

There  is  not: Enough information to answer that question. This to a significant extent can depend on why you are scabbing.

Question 7

i have a couple scabs on my scalp. how do i know when they're ready to fall of? how long do they take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Leave scab alone: Scabs serve a purpose of covering and protecting damaged skin while the skin heals. Once the skin heals in and matures the scab will fall off. Leave it alone till then. It actually makes a good bandage.

Question 8

does herpes causes scabs on the scalp.

Accepted Answer

Not as only symptom: Scabs alone, without prior blisters, sores, etc, almost certainly are not due to herpes of any type. Of the 3 main herpes infections, herpes zoster (shingles) would be the most likely and would start with painful lesions then scabs, on only one side of the scalp. Herpes simplex virus types 1 or 2, the causes of oral and most genital herpes respectively, would almost never involve the scalp.

Question 9

i have non-itchy scabs on my scalp. would like to know what i can do about?

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: These may be from psoriasis of the scalp. If so, a proper regimen in treating these lesions is important. Nevertheless It's important to establish an accurate diagnosis. I recommend that you be evaluated and treated by a dermatologist.

Question 10

i'm a 47 yo male in excellent health. every few weeks 2 3 scabs, 1 5 mm in size, appear on my scalp then go away. any ideas appreciated!?

Accepted Answer

Bug bites? Eczema?: Are these itchy?  What is there before the scab?  Neutragena makes a coal tar based shampoo that is very effective and can be used as needed.

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