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Why is it that scalp wounds bleed out so much?
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SUper blood supply: The good news is that area has fantastic blood supply and so healing occurs rapidly. Inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling) is the body increasing the blood flow to the injury to bring healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. Dressings and ointments are of little value there. Avoid further trauma to the area and let nature take it's course.
Answered 10/4/2016
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