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I have a small scab like thing on the back of my scalp in the upper corner. i am not sure what it is exactly and it will not go away. it doesn't itch.
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Go see your doctor: You may need to see a derm doctor if your primary care doctor can't help you figure out what the lesion is. He may be able to biopsy it in the office. If not, he could refer you to a derm who could give him an opinion.
Answered 11/2/2015
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