Superficial Injuries to the Face and Head

Children are more likely to end up with a cut or scrape on the head or face. One reason is that children's sense of balance isn't completely adjusted.

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Many different superficial injuries may occur to the face and head that require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Superficial Injuries Overview

Cuts and Wounds of the Face

Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose, and Airway

Insects in the Ear

Cuts and Wounds of the Mouth and Lips

Injuries to the Teeth

Cuts and Wounds of the External Ear

Cuts and Wounds of the Nose

Nosebleeds