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What Is The Treatment For Colored Hard Area Around The Sure Line After Removing Stitches?

Posted on Sat, 29 Mar 2014

Question: hi I recently got my stitches removed and the area around the sure line has become hard and a different color up to where the suture holes. thanks

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: More details and pictures required Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same . I would like to have a close look at the exact suture line so as to make out if the healing process is normal or is there any abnormality . Please click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page . You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul . Also please tell if there is any associated itching pain or any discharge from the area. I will be able to help you more once you provide me the pictures and the above details . Waiting for your response Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (6 hours later)

hi here is a picture. by the way tape was also used so could this be a reaction to the tape. thanks

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (27 hours later)

Brief Answer: picture not received Detailed Answer: Hi I have not received the picture. Kindly upload it again on this page. You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul . Waiting for your response Dr Geetika Paul

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar