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What to do if i have had this scab (i think) on my head. i pulled it off a few piece of hair came too but no blood. should i be worried?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Have you seen your: dermatologist for your annual head to toe skin examination? If not, that is recommended. That lesion can be assessed at that time.

Answered 9/18/2017

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A member asked:

What to do if i have had this scab (i think) on my head. i pulled it off a few piece of hair came too but no blood. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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