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A member asked:
Need help when my leg is itchy i scratch it then the next day i have this huge sore scab, why?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Itching 2 much/hard.: It is because u scratch off the superficial skin layer, & it is the normal healing process. Have some otc steroid cream and us it right away, it really works.
Answered 9/28/2016
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