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A member asked:
I have 2 bloody red scabs on my scalp! i don't think it's lice and i haven't hit my head on anything! what should i do, i'm worried ?
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Scabs on scalp: First DO NOT pick at them. Sometimes this could be why, if they have been there a long time, they have not healed. Second, there is a reason you have them in the first place. Best to have them examined by your doctor. All rashes are best diagnosed by inspection by a professional. He or she has probably seen them before and and can prescribe the best treatment. I hope this helps.
Answered 9/10/2015
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