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My entire body is itching and when i scratch a scab forms then i scratch the scab off and it gets bigger, is there a bigger problem here?
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Yes: It is necessary to find the reason for the itching, best done in your doctor's office. In the meantime, it is a bad idea to scratch of a scab; underneath the scab, healing is taking place. By scratching off the scab, you can remove the new tissue and have to start the healing process over again.
Answered 6/25/2020
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Itching: Oh absolutely! the problem here is the itching, not scabs. You need to see a dermatologist and determine why the itching is occurring. There are many causes of itching, some of them quite serious, and i would advise you do not tary in seeing the dermatologist.
Answered 1/27/2014
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