Pinch graft vs. natural healing for scalp wounds
Part of Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of healing scalp wounds after skin surgery: letting the wound heal naturally or using a small skin graft. It may help you heal faster or with less scarring.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are scheduled for a scalp surgery that will be left to heal on its own
- You have a MyChart account and can use it weekly
- You are willing to come back for checkups
- You are not pregnant
- You can understand spoken and written English
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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