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I grazed my crown on the corner of a table over a year ago, which took a 1/8" x 1/2" chunk. i use antibiotic but there's still a scab. no pain or itch?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Scab: for over a year is very unusual. It sounds like this is somehow incorporated into your scalp. I would suggest a visit to dermatology to evaluate this lesion.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I grazed my crown on the corner of a table over a year ago, which took a 1/8" x 1/2" chunk. i use antibiotic but there's still a scab. no pain or itch?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

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