Question 1

how to deal with a scalp laceration on a child?

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How deep?: First apply pressure to stop the bleeding and see how deep it is, if it is not deep, cleanse with running water to get any debris out
if you can see layers of tissue under the skin of the laceration you may need stitches or staples to help it heal.

Question 2

what is the treatment for scalp laceration?

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Staples: Most scalp lacerations can be closed with staples. Some still are repaired with sutures. See a physician.

Question 3

how to fix a scalp laceration on a two year old?

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Depends on the situa: Shallow or short cuts may not need anything more than a good wash out and antibiotic ointment.Deeper cuts that gape open likely need closure.Local instillation of anesthetic followed by staples or sutures is routine, complex deeper lesions may require an anesthetic, a good washout with saline & deep sutures followed by a surfaces closure.Most can be done in a pediatricians office or urgent care ctr.

Question 4

does scalp lacerations hurt?

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Yes, like any cut: Scalp lacerations look worse then they feel. Like any laceration they bleed and are painful. The scalp is very vascular (lots of blood vessels) so it tends to be very bloody. Depending on the depth of the laceration, most of these require surgical repair (done with local anesthetic- so not painful). The scalp tends to always heal beautifully.

Question 5

is evacuation of a head laceration scalp hematoma a surgical procedure?

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Yes: If small, may be able to accomplish under local anesthesia. If larger blood collection, best done in a formal procedure room with anesthesia.

Question 6

is it normal for a laceration on back of head from car accident to still cause pain 5 years later? pin point sharp shooting pain and scalp sensitivity

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Foreign Body?: Although anything is possible, it is unlikely that a simple laceration sustained several years ago would still cause discomfort unless contaminated with a piece of glass or debris, or if the laceration involved a nerve which hasn't healed properly.

Question 7

can children have herpes on their scalp?

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Yes: Yes they can, particularly in newborns who are infected from vaginal/genital herpes in the mother.Often why c-sections are recommended if mom has active herpes in those locations.

Question 8

is it normal for children to have moles on scalp?

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Yes: A person can develop a mole anywhere on the body and this is normal.  However, this is not to say that any mole that grows anywhere is normal.  Moles should be evaluated by a dermatologist if they appear to be abnormal by the pediatrician or the parent.

Question 9

could a 36 hour old laceration be closed?

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Not with stitches : After 36 hours ur laceration has to be closed through secondary intention. The time period for the acute stitches have passed. Now it may take longer for the wound to fill in and heal. Make sure to keep the area clean, covered with a dressing and use antibiotic cream to avoid infection.

Question 10

is it better to leave lacerations open or covered ?

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Depends: Covered if bleeding or weeping, uncovered if scabbed over and don't need to protect them is the general rule.  If in doubt a virtual or inperson consult is a good idea

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