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I have a scab on my head that won't go away.?
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Stop picking it: Either stop picking it , or, if u swear up and down ur not, get it taken off! truth is get it checked out either way.
Answered 5/6/2015
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See an M.D.: Nonhealing lesions may be a skin cancer. See a dermatologist for evaluation and possible biopsy for diagnosis and treatment. There could be other causes but need to rule out skin cancer.
Answered 3/12/2020
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