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I have a cut on head. will hair grow back?

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Dr. Susanne Gee answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Probably: Superficial cuts on the scalp should not damage any of the hair follicles which would cause the hair to stop growing. If the cut is deep to the second layer of skin (dermis), it is possible that the hair follicle is damaged and will not generate hair growth.

Answered 9/12/2013

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