What We Treat
Telehealth
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
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.
Answered 11/28/2017
1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I Have Had A Small Lump On My Scalp For Years. It Has Always Been Sensitive To ToucH But Is Now Becoming Painful. It Is Almost Scab Like When I Touch?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Have painful scalp lesions that split to waxy yellow color eventually turn to scab. Now have bumps like cyst that split into same thing, now alopecia
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Hi I have dry scabs on my scalp, what could this be and best way to treat it. I know it's not dandruff. It gets itchy and i pick them which then bleed?
I have bloody sores on my scalp that are painful they will scab over then start bleeding again what could this be caused from have had it a few mon?
Hi past few weeks on back of my scalp i have a lump like a scab. Keep picking at it. So annoying. Has been bleeding. Have 2 of them What should i do?
My 21 yr old daughter periodically gets itchy raised scabs in the back of her head in her hair. They bleed when she scratches & scalp reddens.
I can't stop picking the scabs on my scalp its been 2 years. What is the best way to heal the scab? It started as a tiny dot and its spread rapidly now
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
