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Need help regarding stitches
Hi, I had a question reguarding some stitches i had remove today on my face...upper nose like the bridge part of it.... after the doctor remove the stitches, i noticed some black scabs around it which i was told that it was blood that has dried out... how can i get rid of them without picking it out??? i do have hydrogen poroxide and neosoprin my stitches was just removed a few hours ago today
Asked On : Fri, 12 Feb 2010
Answers: 3
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Anonymous's Response
You should use Neosporin ointment, it is a very good antiseptic. And if hydrogen peroxide is there, then you should put it only if there is any slough available.
Answered: Fri, 12 Feb 2010
User's Response
thx for the reply
what should i use first?
Answered: Sat, 13 Feb 2010
User's Response
it will take little more time to disappear..keep visiting the surgeon periodically..
Answered: Sat, 11 Feb 2012
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