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I have a cut on my head i had fallen and hit my head..i can pull it open and it's about 2 eights of an inch long, do i need stitches?

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Dr. David Schleimer answered

Probably not: 2/8=1/4" not very long, and if the 2 borders are close to each other then serous fluid will likely glue the skin back together. I sometimes use superglue or cyanocrylate to to close the small wound.

Answered 12/29/2012

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A member asked:

I have a cut on my head i had fallen and hit my head..i can pull it open and it's about 2 eights of an inch long, do i need stitches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Schleimer answered

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