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Please help i have like scabs on my scalp and my hair is coming out in small chunks when i try to get the scabs of also sore what can it be thank you.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Could be: Infection, especially a fungus. You need to go to the doctor and have your scalp checked for proper treatment so you can get better.

Answered 10/2/2016

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A member asked:

Please help i have like scabs on my scalp and my hair is coming out in small chunks when i try to get the scabs of also sore what can it be thank you.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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