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Spot on face that i picked and went away but i kept picking the scab. now the scab is hard and white, like hard skin. if i pick it, it comes back?
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Face spot: Please see your doctor and avoid picking at the spot on your face. It may get infected or worse. The more you do that the more scarring may occur. Peace and good health.
Answered 5/18/2019
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