It can be tempting to pick at scabs on the scalp if they are itchy or painful, but this can cause complications such as infections or skin damage. Some people may pick at their scabs due to an ...

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.

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.

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: ...