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I've got soft soft like scabs on my scalp they very sore were picked it feels like liquid coming from them my scalp itchy also please help thank u?
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Scabs: Please have someone take you to the nearest Emergency facility. Help there should be excellent.
Answered 10/8/2016
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See doctor: Sounds like infection and would most likely need antibiotics. Please see doctor .
Answered 10/9/2016
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