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Got A Cut On Head. Should I Get Stitches?
Question: I had quite a XXXXXXX cut on my head as you can see from the picture. My question is, should I get stitches or let it naturally heal?
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the photo attached. You have indeed a XXXXXXX cut on your scalp. It needs to be stitched for proper healing.
Leaving it unstitched will cause a delayed healing, a bad scar and it might get infected also.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the photo attached. You have indeed a XXXXXXX cut on your scalp. It needs to be stitched for proper healing.
Leaving it unstitched will cause a delayed healing, a bad scar and it might get infected also.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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