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A member asked:

Hi i have scabs on my back?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not enough info: Not sure if this is related to trauma, eczema, or bed sores. Could be many things.

Dr Killian agreed

Answered 7/6/2014

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Dr. Donald Collins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Needs to be checked!: Not sure what this is from the pic, but it definitely needs seen by a doc ASAP. good luck!

Answered 9/28/2016

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