A member asked:

Can you get an infection from an exposed nerve ending on your forehead. bite from dog between brows. no stitches required. nerve pokes through skin.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. William Newton answered

Specializes in Pain Management

More from the bite: You are more likely to get an infection from the bite rather than the exposed nerve. It must not have been to large to require stitches, so I am not sure how a nerve would be exposed. Be sure to keep it clean and take any meds your doc may have given you to prevent infection.

Answered 3/4/2013

5.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more