Question
A four-year-old child fell and sustained a noticeable swelling on the back of their head two weeks ago. A CT scan showed no fractures or internal brain injuries, diagnosing it as a soft tissue contusion and mild concussion. The swelling has decreased but still remains slightly swollen. Is it okay to wash the child’s hair? What else should be noted?
Answer
Based on your description, the swelling on the child’s head after the fall may be a scalp hematoma. In the initial stages of injury, cold compress therapy should be applied to reduce swelling. Local application of Activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis (huoxue huayu) medications is recommended. It is suggested to continue with cold compresses to promote Reduce swelling (xiaozhong) and accelerate the healing of blood clots. Generally, there are no serious issues in such cases, and the swelling usually subsides naturally. This is the advice for the question “A four-year-old child fell and sustained a noticeable swelling on the back of their head two weeks ago. A CT scan showed no fractures or internal brain injuries, diagnosing it as a soft tissue contusion and mild concussion. The swelling has decreased but still remains slightly swollen. Can the child’s hair be washed? What else should be noted?” I hope this helps you, and wish you health!