"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 ...

Hardened, dried mucus can feel like scabs and is extremely common inside the nose. Other types of sores and scabs within the nose can be made of dried blood. These can be more painful and require time ...

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 ...

Scabs on the scalp can come from dandruff, acne, or contact dermatitis. Treating scalp conditions might involve medicated shampoos or prescription medications. Avoid products that cause irritation, ...

Sores or scabs on the scalp usually clear up on their own. However, they are sometimes signs of a condition requiring treatment, such as psoriasis, contact dermatitis, or head lice. Treatment options ...

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.

You have to admit that scabs are rather gnarly, not pretty to look at or think about. But I’ll bet there are few people who have not sported hard, crusty scabs of one kind or another. The role and ...