"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 usually heal on their own, but techniques such as keeping the wound clean, moisturizing the area, and avoiding picking the scab can help support the healing process. Keeping a wound clean and ...

Scabs are a sign of healing, but they can take days or weeks to completely heal on their own. Some may require antibiotics or home remedies to help them heal properly. Most of us have dealt with ...

If you’ve ever scraped your knee, you likely noticed scab (crust) form over it. Scabs on cats are basically dried blood that has clotted over the area to protect it and stop the bleeding. So, scabs ...

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.

If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are bothersome, they’re not typically a cause for concern. But what does it mean when you notice a ...

Scabs are protective crusts of dried blood clots that form over wounds. Scabs on the face can occur because the face has a cut or scrape. They can also form on the face as a result of acne, an ...

There are many different reasons why a scab may be yellow in color. It may be due to the healing process, or from fluid that contains serum. If the scab is also inflamed, painful, or leaking pus, it ...

Some of you may remember my thread detailing a rather stupid crash on my bike. As can be assumed, by now, these things have scabbed up. The abrasion on my knee produced the gnarliest scab of them all.