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Hello, my friend hit his head on a garage door! his skin on his skull has been cut and it is bleeding. i can feel a bump. is it find to heal naturally?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Laceration: He needs a tetanus shot. The laceration needs to be evaluated to see if it needs sutures.

Dr Pousti agreed

Answered 12/27/2013

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A member asked:

Hello, my friend hit his head on a garage door! his skin on his skull has been cut and it is bleeding. i can feel a bump. is it find to heal naturally?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Dr Pousti agreed

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