title: Scalp wounds. An alternative to suture.
abstract: Hair-tying suitable scalp wounds is a cheap, effective, less painful and less distressing treatment than standard suturing.
authors.affiliation: Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp / Q000293:injuries*; D013536:Suture Techniques