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Hoe To Treat The Area That Is Sore And Red Around The Stitch?
i had a wle a week ago and while the wound is absolutely looking great, where the stitches enter my skin has become red and sore. I had a more cosmetically pleasing single line stitch and still have a week til they are to be taken out. They are not oozing or pus filled but just red and sore. Am i best to try and get my stitches out earlier?
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
Hi,
Stitches can not be removed earlier as there might not be having good union of breached skin take place.
Clean the stitches area with antiseptic lotion and apply antibiotic cream.
Go for removal of stitches as asked by your doctor.
Ok and take care.
Stitches can not be removed earlier as there might not be having good union of breached skin take place.
Clean the stitches area with antiseptic lotion and apply antibiotic cream.
Go for removal of stitches as asked by your doctor.
Ok and take care.
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