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I had a spot of my cheek and i kept picking it the scab. now its turned into a really hard white bubble type scab. it wont seem to go. im trying my hardest not to pick it. i did a couple of times but the hard white bubble scab came back. will it go?

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Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

DERMATOLOGIST: Please consult with a Dermatologist who can diagnose and treat this skin problem.

Answered 1/22/2021

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A member asked:

I had a spot of my cheek and i kept picking it the scab. now its turned into a really hard white bubble type scab. it wont seem to go. im trying my hardest not to pick it. i did a couple of times but the hard white bubble scab came back. will it go?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

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