Toddler ran into cupboard.
Done cold compress & blood mopping.
Lump of skin on forehead hanging on by a thread. Do I try to keep this lump of skin hanging on? Stick it back on cut? 5mm deep.
Stick dressing on or not? Have put arnica on egg bump.
2007-02-07 05:41:41 · 15 answers · asked by Isabelle 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Thanks for your concern. Toddler is now laughing and alert not sick, dizzy etc. Not an A&E case but grateful for extra advice. Obviously I'll monitor the situation if any concern. The skin has remained on now bleeding has stopped - I wouldn't cut it off one crazy answer! Just wanted some reassurance I did the right thing.
2007-02-07 06:01:48 · update #1
Put lump of skin back in place (it may heal, if not will just dry and drop off) cover with a dressing so little fingers can't do non-surgical removal of skin flap!
2007-02-07 05:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by 'H' 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
if you are concerned go to the hospital or call nhs direct. I would not cut skin off a toddlers head, what are you going to cut it with? You might end up causing an infection! If it is not too bad, cover it up with a bandage, the bit of skin will dry of its own accord in time. And do not put creams on an open wound!
2007-02-07 13:46:30 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie C 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Ouch!!!! um, you should let the skin on, it will heal and drop then grow new skin, put a tissue bandadge and wrap it around the head when the blood stopps dripping, wait a little before letting the cut take air and heal. But if it looks weird you should go see a doctor.......
2007-02-07 18:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by elia_princess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go this site and search
http://www.medicinenet.com/symptoms_and_signs/article.htm
If you wash with peroxide and then bandage skin back on then the skin will either stick or not. Keep it clean and aired. I am not there to see how big it actually is, this lump of skin. Stick dressing would not hurt.
2007-02-07 13:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by Big C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dude go to the doctors. if u ran into a cupboard and had skin hanging off ur head u'd go!
2007-02-07 13:47:19 · answer #5 · answered by B C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Glad to hear he is ok ,i've grabbed many times my kids and rushed to hospital and as I wait i can clearly see nothing is wrong ,one was my son hurt ankle and couldn't walk on it crying in pain ,im out door like shot and at hospital tears have dried and he's running up and down the place.
But i know we do panic and calm down like 2 hours later !
2007-02-07 14:41:12 · answer #6 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that this requires a run to the doctors, or the a & e dont take chances.
2007-02-07 13:56:41 · answer #7 · answered by ♫мёģąŋ♫ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure he stays alert, doesn't start vomiting..or stop eating or drinking..if so..get him to the Dr. ASAP.
2007-02-07 14:40:39 · answer #8 · answered by whatelsewhatever 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I advise you ring the NHS helpline 0845 4647. They will be able to inform you whats best to do.
2007-02-07 13:46:48 · answer #9 · answered by purpleandroid 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with above go to A&E.
2007-02-07 13:46:37 · answer #10 · answered by shayla x x 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋