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 ...

Scabs can sometimes turn yellow as a wound heals. However, yellow scabs can sometimes indicate a skin infection, such as impetigo and cold sores. Although scabs are usually dark red, they can go ...

Megan Crome was diagnosed in March with a condition called topical steroid withdrawal. Topical steroid withdrawal can happen to people who use steroid creams for conditions like eczema. It's a poorly ...

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Clear skin is an unachievable dream. Or, at least that’s what we’ve been led to believe. We ...