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A member asked:
I got this kind of wart thing that looks like a scab but i haven't cut myself, and its on my head?
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SK: Sounds like it might be seborrheic keratosis. These generally have a velvety surface and look "stuck on." if it bleeds or is growing rapidly it probably needs to be examined if not shaved off. If it is stable then continued observation is appropriate.
Answered 3/26/2013
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