I cant stop picking scabs on my head?!

Question: I cant stop picking scabs on my head?

I keep picking these 3 scabs on my head and there getting huge, i have tried to stop it but i just cant! I find my hand creeping up there. its so embarrassing when i go to the hairdressers and stuff. Its gross but i like to inspect the scab after i have picked it, its like i get some sort of kick from it. This is a serious question!! any advice? :/

Answers:

You really should have a specialist look at it and give you topical medication for the scabs. It is unhealthy and un hygienic.

I use to do it so I understand you. It's something you can't control. I had eczema. Once the doctor prescribed me the special shampoo for eczema, the scabs went away and obviously I couldn't do it anymore. So as I presume you have eczema, ask you doctor for the special shampoo.
Have a nice day.

Go to your gp and get something suitable to clear it. After all the messing with it, you probably have a skin infection and a course of antibiotic will sort it quickly so you wont be able to pick it again.

go to a dermatologist. you might have a mild allergy to your shampoo/hair proiducts. the scabs are there to cover the skin while it heals, so picking them will only increase heal time.

Its ok. Pick your head off.

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