"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are ...

Scabs on the scalp can come from dandruff, acne, or contact dermatitis. Treating scalp conditions might involve medicated shampoos or prescription medications. Avoid products that cause irritation, ...

You know you’re not supposed to pick a scab (right??). It turns out, though, that the real pro move is to avoid them in the first place, so by the time you’re sitting on your hands virtuously avoiding ...

JASON: THANK YOU FOR SHARING THAT. LET’S TALK ABOUT HALLOWEEN. AS WE PREPARE WE WILL SEE MORE AND MORE PEOPLE WEARING SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP THAT LOOKS LIKE BRUISES OR SCABS ON THEIR BODY. BUT DO YOU ...

A person may occasionally pick at their scabs. These might itch, which may cause the person to scratch and remove the scab. Sometimes, however, a person may pick at their scabs compulsively.

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team here at NHPR answers listener questions. Lately, the topic has been healing, and this week's question comes from Lucy Perkins via Instagram, who wants to know: ...

Most people have had a cut, scrape, or even a burn that required some wound care. Maybe you rinsed it off, let it dry out, or ...