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I can't stop picking the scabs on my scalp its been 2 years. what is the best way to heal the scab? it started as a tiny dot and its spread rapidly now

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See a Dermatologist: It's been chronic and we need to find the etiology. Guess work may not be helpful. Please see a dermatologist.

Answered 5/25/2018

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A member asked:

I can't stop picking the scabs on my scalp its been 2 years. what is the best way to heal the scab? it started as a tiny dot and its spread rapidly now

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

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