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Are Stitches Necessary?
For the best results, cuts that need stitches should be sutured within 8 hours. Wash the cut well with soap and water and stop the bleeding. Then pinch the sides of the cut together. If it looks better, you may want to consider stitches. If stitches are needed, avoid using an antibiotic ointment until after a health professional has examined the cut. Stitches may be needed for:
-Cuts more than ¼ inch deep that have jagged edges or gape open.
-Deep cuts over a joint, such as an elbow, knuckle, or knee.
-Deep cuts on the hand or fingers.
-Cuts on the face, eyelids, or lips.
-Cuts in any area where you are worried about scarring.
-Cuts that continue to bleed after 15 minutes of direct pressure.
-Cuts that go down to the muscle or bone. Cuts like these that are sutured usually heal with less scarring. Stitches may not be needed for: -Cuts with smooth edges that tend to stay together when you move the affected body part.
-Shallow cuts less than ¼ inch deep and less than an inch long.
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This intel was contributed by Cherilynn
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