Do people in a coma have to get their haircut?

Question

While someones in a coma, do their hair/nails/etc. keep growing?

And if so, would their hair/nails be cut while they're in a coma?

Answer 1

Yes, people in coma have the same bodily functions as they had when they were cognisant. It is the family that decides on what type of grooming the patient will recieve. At a certain point, of the nails get too long, the hospital will intervene and have them filed down to prevent accidental cuts and therefore infection, but as for the hair, most families will opt to either cut it themselves, or have a barber come in and cut it.

And by the way, once dead, your hair and nails stop growing within 24 hours.

Answer 2

yes hair and nails keep growing despite a coma. people also need face/legs/etc shaved.

Answer 3

1. yes, they keep growing.
2. it depends on what the family wants done and will do themselves. usually, people aren't in comas for very long before they either get better or die, so it's not an issue.

Answer 4

Yes when in a coma it is only the cognitive parts that are not functioning properly

Answer 5

Well, yes, In fact it (nail and hair growth) still happens somewhat after people die. now why woul I be the only one to get thumbed down? It's a true fact, if you dont belive me, look it up.

Answer 6

i'm sure everything continues to grows as far as getting everything cut i doubt they cut it while they are in the coma

Answer 7

Yes. The body is still functioning as normal therefore they are still like normal people except they dont wake up.

Answer 8

Yes, usually they must have to have the same amount of grooming as if they were conscious

Answer 9

Yeah it grows still

Answer 10

YES