Most scabs on the scalp aren’t cause for concern. They may be caused by exposure to an irritant or a mild skin condition, and either heal on their own or with over-the-counter (OTC) treatments.
However, if you're experiencing other symptoms in addition to scalp scabs, you may have an underlying medical condition that requires treatment. Here are seven medical conditions that can cause ...
A doctor who presumed an irregular patch of skin on her scalp behind her left ear was eczema was later diagnosed with skin cancer. Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon at the Columbia ...