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A member asked:

Top part of back keep itching and there also liie scabs i can see but not feel on the top of my back?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can't diagnose: But if you are developing lesions and itching is chronic, would encourage you to seek out an in-person medical assessment. Take care.

Answered 10/9/2015

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