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Have had scab or crusted lesion on scalp for a few years now, its bleeds profusely if i pick at it. ?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Scalp lesion. : If you've had a lesion in your scalp for that long, and it's bleeding, whether you're picking at it or not, you NEED to have it evaluates by a Dermatologist. The scalp is a sun-exposed area.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Have had scab or crusted lesion on scalp for a few years now, its bleeds profusely if i pick at it. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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