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.

Scabs on the scalp can be caused by inflamed hair follicles ... but squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma may show up this way, too. The likelihood of a cancer like basal cell carcinoma being ...