Question
Yesterday, while trimming a 4-year-old’s hair, I accidentally cut their ear, resulting in a piece of flesh being cut off along with bleeding, and the wound was quite long. Will the child’s ear injury heal completely, and will it leave a scar?
Answer
According to your description, although there are capillaries in the ear area, there are no major arteries or veins, so it will not cause severe bleeding. If the wound condition is not severe, it is generally recommended to perform appropriate disinfection. Generally speaking, such wounds will not leave a scar with proper care, so there is no need to worry excessively. The key is to disinfect the wound and use sterile gauze to wrap it to prevent infection. Avoid letting water come into contact with the wound to prevent infection, and the wound should naturally heal within a few days.