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Why does my scalp get scabs and cause bald spots?
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Scalps-n-scabs: There are as many causes for scabs in the scalp as there are people that have scalps. This is an important problem because sometimes these lesions can result in hair loss which is permanent. See you dermatologist immediately and get this figured out.
Answered 3/8/2018
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