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What Causes Constant Bleeding Right After Removing Scab From Mosquito Bite?

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Posted on Fri, 3 Jul 2015
Question: when i pick a scab from a mosquito bite it bleeds forever. is it because i am 50? this has never happened before, but is so embarassing.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
dont remove scab

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.first don't remove scab and leave it to fall alone. Also,right after removing it,apply pressure on wound for 2 minutes.
And third,if there is unusual bleeding then you should see hematologist and check your coagulation parameters. This all is not related to your age.Wish you good health.regards
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What Causes Constant Bleeding Right After Removing Scab From Mosquito Bite?

Brief Answer: dont remove scab Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome.first don't remove scab and leave it to fall alone. Also,right after removing it,apply pressure on wound for 2 minutes. And third,if there is unusual bleeding then you should see hematologist and check your coagulation parameters. This all is not related to your age.Wish you good health.regards