Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,490 posts)
16. Csziggy, here are some thoughts for you....
Sun Apr 7, 2019, 03:41 AM
Apr 2019

People use peroxide, enzyme-based detergents and even ammonia to soften and remove dried blood from fabrics. However, any of those would be hard on your scalp and hair, and could do harm to your wound scar tissue.

What I would try is to attempt to re-moisturize the clot using a gentle skin-compatible product such as coconut oil, olive oil or any number of the good cosmetic seed oils such as jojoba, argan, or grapeseed oil to soften the clot so it can be just washed out of your hair. Thinner oils would be best. You could just dab it on pretty heavily and cover with a cloth, towel or head-wrap for quite a while, and it might need to be refreshed a few times as it soaks into the clot's mass.

Even a good moisturizing hand or body lotion may do the trick. Again, re-apply often to keep the clot moist with lotion.

Just trying to save you more suffering.......

soak in cool/cold water Kali Apr 2019 #1
I figured that is the best choice csziggy Apr 2019 #2
it will come out eventually even with warm water Kali Apr 2019 #4
I've been picking at it, but the area is still very bruised and sore csziggy Apr 2019 #6
You might try a poultice soaked in water with dissolved baking soda (several tablespoons) dawg day Apr 2019 #3
I'll see if my husband can help with that! csziggy Apr 2019 #5
Think about covering your pillow tonight with a trashbag- dawg day Apr 2019 #13
I was thinking the same, only with epsom salt. Cracklin Charlie Apr 2019 #7
Oooh - but I'd have to buy some epsom salt csziggy Apr 2019 #10
Peroxide is great at getting blood out of clothes - it foams up... 3catwoman3 Apr 2019 #8
Yes, Hydrogen Peroxide works wonders abqtommy Apr 2019 #9
I'm not sure I want to bleach my hair csziggy Apr 2019 #11
Here is one more thing you could do to test this idea. 3catwoman3 Apr 2019 #12
I got 15 stitches in my head and the blood wasn't tough to get out... cynatnite Apr 2019 #14
I've been using shampoo and warm water csziggy Apr 2019 #15
Csziggy, here are some thoughts for you.... KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2019 #16
Oh - that's a good idea though keeping a wrap on my round head is next to impossible csziggy Apr 2019 #17
Try rubbing meat tenderizer on it ... or contact lens enzymatic cleaner. eppur_se_muova Apr 2019 #18
Personally? blogslut Apr 2019 #19
That's sort of my inclination - it's healing well csziggy Apr 2019 #20
I take it all back blogslut Apr 2019 #21
Good research! csziggy Apr 2019 #22
Got any spare old pillowcases that you don't care about? blogslut Apr 2019 #23
THe towel idea is good - it would soak up any petroleuk jelly csziggy Apr 2019 #24
Yeah, I hear you. blogslut Apr 2019 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author tymorial Apr 2019 #26
Try Baby Oil, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil or a Similar Type of Oil dlk Apr 2019 #27
I've decided to use what I have on hand csziggy Apr 2019 #28
Good Idea to Use Something that Won't Damage Your Hair dlk Apr 2019 #29
Do you own a dog or can borrow one? Cold War Spook Apr 2019 #30
Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»Any advice for how to sof...»Reply #16