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Suggest Treatment For Wound Above Left Ear After Injury

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Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2015
Question: My wife fell and cut her head on the left side above the ear in her hair it is about 3/4 inch long and seems to be less than a 1/4 of an inch deep. I had what seemed to be a lot of blood but we cleaned it up and the bleeding has stopped for all practical purposes. It is 4 am and she is now asleep. Just wondering if she would need a stitch or two?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
The wound needs to be treated further.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

That wound needs microsurgical exploration and probably stitches, because it is located between hair and infection is very probable.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (10 minutes later)
Can we wait until morning to get it looked at?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No need to rush.

Detailed Answer:
You can wait few hours, there's no need to rush.

Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho

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Practicing since :2004

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Suggest Treatment For Wound Above Left Ear After Injury

Brief Answer: The wound needs to be treated further. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. That wound needs microsurgical exploration and probably stitches, because it is located between hair and infection is very probable. Hope you found the answer helpful. Take care.