A member asked:

I want to remove scabs of my face. i have pimples and i always pick them. i had scabs since when i was 12 and now i'm 18. i would like it remove it.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Scabs: You are suffering from acne. You can benefit from seeing a dermatlogist who has all kind of medicines available to help your condition.

Answered 11/14/2013

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Not recommended: Would not recommend it. See a dermatologist, however sometimes all it takes to drop a scab is a good soak. Try an epsom salt soak to progress healing. If the scab is pre-ready to go epsom salt will help to relieve any tenderness remaining in the area and decrease redness of the skin which may be inflamed or irritated.

Answered 11/15/2013

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See your derm doc: Six years is a long time to suffer from scabbing pimples. Picking at them makes scarring worse and causes the scabs. You need to stop picking. You may have a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder if you cannot stop. See your dermatologist first to be sure your acne is under control; if you can't stop picking, then you will need psychiatric help!

Answered 10/4/2016

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