It starts to form as soon as the skin is injured: Blood platelets clump together, forming a loose clot to stem the bleeding. When the clot dries, it turns into a scab. As scabs heal, they often ...

Most of these smooth bumps are painless and benign. However, if they become infected, they may bleed and scab. Scientists don’t know for sure why some people get pilar cysts while others don’t ...

Trauma to the nose or nasal passages can damage the delicate skin within the nose, leading to bleeding and scabs. Trauma can include rubbing, scratching, picking, or hitting the nose. Even the ...

Scabs develop as soon as the area stops bleeding. This process begins after surgery and before you’re sent home from the hospital. Read on to find out what to expect and what signs may indicate ...

This may cause damage to the tissues inside. This may cause inflammation, bleeding, and the formation of a scab. Even without rubbing or scratching, the ongoing inflammation from allergies can be ...

Beyond scabs, symptoms of psoriasis include fine scaling, thick plaques, itching, bleeding, and a silver-gray sheen. Psoriasis occurs when a person’s immune system incorrectly signals the skin ...

Regardless of whether your cat is allergic to bug bites, fleas, and other blood-sucking pests can lead to scabbing and bleeding after they bite your pet. If you notice scabs on your cat ...

When scabs become itchy, some people scratch, scrub, or pick at them. This can feel tempting, but it delays healing and increases the risk of scarring. It may also cause bleeding or redness.