Wound on back of head - Online Doctor Chats
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Doctor : Hi
User : I was shaving my head and I accidently cut myself.I started to bleed in the back area,I know that there are many head veins.Can something bad happen?
Doctor :
How can i help you
Doctor :
ok
Doctor :
i will help you in this
Doctor :
can i ask few questions
User : yes please
Doctor : wats your age
User : i am 18
Doctor :
did it bleed heavy ?
User : it didn't,it stopped bleeding after a 2-3 minutes I think
Doctor : ok
User : that area is now a bit redish
Doctor : did you immediately apply pressure over the bleeding spot
User : i didn't,i applied a bit of betadine
Doctor :
ok
Doctor :
have you received tetanus injection
User : i haven't,last shot was about 4 years ago.the razor was clean
Doctor : You need the following treatment
User : before shaving i always apply a bit surgical spirit on the razor
Doctor :
1. cleaning the wound, application of antibiotic cream and dressing
Doctor :
2. Tetanus injection
Doctor :
3. also a course of antibiotics
Doctor :
to be on safer side to prevent the infection of the scalp region
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