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A member asked:

How do i pick the dry scabs off my scalp ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

DO NOT PICK: Use an antibacterial SHAMPOO HOWEVER the REASONS for the Scabs is important as well!!!!!! Head lice, Psoriasis, Seborrhea are some of the reasons which may be causing the scabs!!!! See a DERMATOLOGIST and FIND OUT!! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/6/2017

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