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Conditions›Scalp conditions›Scalp laceration

Scalp laceration

Is a type of:Scalp conditions
How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common is it?

Common

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Scalp laceration
Ibuprofen
3.115 reviews
Acetaminophen
2.317 reviews
Pain medicine
Antibiotic

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Scalp laceration

Surgery

Laceration repair
4.58 reviews
Orthopedic surgery
Plastic surgery

Other treatments

Wound care
Irrigation

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