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Scalp laceration

Scalp laceration

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Is a type of:

Scalp conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Scalp laceration
Ibuprofen
3.1
15 reviews
Acetaminophen
2.3
17 reviews
Pain medicine

Procedures

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

Surgery

Laceration repair
4.5
8 reviews
Orthopedic surgery
Plastic surgery

Other treatments

Wound care
Irrigation

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