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Will The Fluid Oozing Out From The Wound Of My Scalp Go Away?

I had some stitches in my scalp about 8 days ago. Will be removing them in about 3 more days but there is still a pinkish oozing coming from the wound. I think is is a dime sized area that wasn t stitched but the skin hasn t grown back yet. Will this eventually go away. Chris
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist 's  Response
Hello.
Welcome to HCM,

As your wound was stitched following the injury and there was a discharge from the wound.

The discharge is may be due infection of the wound, it should be kept clean and dry for rapid healing of the wound.

As you a mentioned regarding some part is not stitched but it will heal, no problem.

You require physical examination to see for the granulation tissue which is a good sign of wound healing. Keep the wound dry and clean.

Thank you.
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Will The Fluid Oozing Out From The Wound Of My Scalp Go Away?

Hello. Welcome to HCM, As your wound was stitched following the injury and there was a discharge from the wound. The discharge is may be due infection of the wound, it should be kept clean and dry for rapid healing of the wound. As you a mentioned regarding some part is not stitched but it will heal, no problem. You require physical examination to see for the granulation tissue which is a good sign of wound healing. Keep the wound dry and clean. Thank you.