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Does A Mild Head Injury Need Medical Attention?

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Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016
Question: Hello, I bumped my head today. It didn't bleed; however, I just noticed that I do have a scrap on my head. Why didn't it bleed? And should I see a Dr.?
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Answered by Dr. Ishu Bishnoi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Mild head injury

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX XXXX, thanks for asking from HCM.


I can understand your concern. You have got mild head injury. The scraping may not cause any bleed if only epidermis layer of skin is injured, not dermis. Blood supply is always in dermis layer of skin. Thats why, your injury did not cause bleed.


It also confirms that your injury was most probably mild. If there is no pain, no burning, no need to consult doctor urgently. You can observe it at home. Follow few tips to get relief

: Maintain hygiene
: Wash your scalp with shampoo. Do not rub over injury site.
: If you notice any redness at injury site, apply bitadine ointment at injury site. Otherwise, there is no need.

If any doubt, do let me know. I would be happy to help you.

Thanks. Take care.
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Dr. Ishu Bishnoi

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Does A Mild Head Injury Need Medical Attention?

Brief Answer: Mild head injury Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX XXXX, thanks for asking from HCM. I can understand your concern. You have got mild head injury. The scraping may not cause any bleed if only epidermis layer of skin is injured, not dermis. Blood supply is always in dermis layer of skin. Thats why, your injury did not cause bleed. It also confirms that your injury was most probably mild. If there is no pain, no burning, no need to consult doctor urgently. You can observe it at home. Follow few tips to get relief : Maintain hygiene : Wash your scalp with shampoo. Do not rub over injury site. : If you notice any redness at injury site, apply bitadine ointment at injury site. Otherwise, there is no need. If any doubt, do let me know. I would be happy to help you. Thanks. Take care.