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What Causes Release Of Strong Odour From Head After Injury Which Was Sealed?

Hello, my son cut his head about a week ago, and I ve noticed a strong door coming from the wound (it was sealed with medical glue at the hospital), it s very similar to basalmic vinegar. Is this a normal part of the healing process? Thanks! Heather
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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Thanks for writing in.

A wound in the scalp if sealed then should be watched for any signs of secondary infection. A strong odor can be due to the medications and substance used to seal the wound. The smell might be strong but is never foul. If you suspect that the smell is foul and there is some discharge from the area of the sealed wound then please go back to the doctor and get the wound examined. Sometimes the wound can develop infection even after the skin surface is sealed. This happens in contaminated wounds and if there is an infection going on under the skin.

If your son complains of burning pain, the skin over wound has become red and there is discharge with foul smell then please have the wound seen by the doctor. They will update you on wound healing and assure you on his condition. Please do not worry.
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What Causes Release Of Strong Odour From Head After Injury Which Was Sealed?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. A wound in the scalp if sealed then should be watched for any signs of secondary infection. A strong odor can be due to the medications and substance used to seal the wound. The smell might be strong but is never foul. If you suspect that the smell is foul and there is some discharge from the area of the sealed wound then please go back to the doctor and get the wound examined. Sometimes the wound can develop infection even after the skin surface is sealed. This happens in contaminated wounds and if there is an infection going on under the skin. If your son complains of burning pain, the skin over wound has become red and there is discharge with foul smell then please have the wound seen by the doctor. They will update you on wound healing and assure you on his condition. Please do not worry.