For a healed scalp
- stiftungkanthaboph
- May 13, 2024
- 1 min read
It all started quite harmlessly, with some dandruff in the hair and an itch. Nothing to worry about, thought Vorn Sopheara's parents. But the symptoms became increasingly severe, and the four-year-old scratched himself incessantly until sores appeared on his scalp. The constant scratching caused the sores to grow.
At the hospital in Siem Reap, our medical team diagnosed a scalp infection. The wounds were so large and extensive that they were unlikely to heal naturally. So the boy underwent surgery: The team removed skin from his thigh and transplanted it onto his head.
As a result of the operation, the boy can live a carefree life again.
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately looking into bio-banking and how to preserve my health for the next few decades. Reading the blog at https://ways2well.com/blog/wisdom-teeth-and-stem-cells-future-medical-uses really changed my perspective on what we consider "medical waste" during a standard surgery. It’s amazing to think that those pesky wisdom teeth could be a literal lifesaver, and I’m definitely sharing this with anyone I know who has an appointment with an oral surgeon soon.