Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Scabs on the scalp can come from dandruff, acne, or contact ...

Mona Gohara: Skin-picking is a thing, not just with scabs, just in general. People, their anxiety lands on their skin and they pick. Taylor Quimby: This is Mona Gohara – a board certified ...

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD Key Takeaways Don't pick at the scab, as it might slow healing and cause scars.Watch for infection signs, like pus, bad odor, fever, or redness. Scabs will ...