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

Posted on Sat, 13 Jun 2015

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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.

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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