Ann,
Well, there is a lot of medical information about the anatomy of the scalp, which sounds like it not only includes the skin but five layers total. So, we may not be comparing apples-to-apples when we ask how the scalp is compared to skin, as skin is just one part (or layer) of the scalp.
From my very limited understanding, it sounds as though the placement of the connective tissue in the scalp is what makes cuts bleed more in the scalp (and produce scabs) than in other areas of the skin, because either this tissue or the placement of it prevents vasoconstriction.
That's all I've got for you! :-) Let us know if you find any more information on this topic.
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Ann,
Well, there is a lot of medical information about the anatomy of the scalp, which sounds like it not only includes the skin but five layers total. So, we may not be comparing apples-to-apples when we ask how the scalp is compared to skin, as skin is just one part (or layer) of the scalp.
From my very limited understanding, it sounds as though the placement of the connective tissue in the scalp is what makes cuts bleed more in the scalp (and produce scabs) than in other areas of the skin, because either this tissue or the placement of it prevents vasoconstriction.
That's all I've got for you! :-) Let us know if you find any more information on this topic.
March 27, 2009 - 12:02pmThis Comment
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