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Suggest Treatment For Infection On The Lips

I fell on Sunday and got stitches inside and outside of my bottom lip. Ive been rinsing with warm salt water and it look like i made it dissolve some. There s no blood or pain so im wanting to know are they infected? They are dissolvable and i don t know what to do or how to clean it. Please help me?
Thu, 8 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sutures on lips which will take little time to heal . You should take a proper course of antibiotics to subside infection. Maintain proper cleanliness of that area. Keep the area dry and clean and avoid moisture accumulation in the area. Apply betadine cream and polysporin ointment to heal the infection faster. Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration levels of body. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once for proper examination and start treatment accordingly.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Infection On The Lips

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sutures on lips which will take little time to heal . You should take a proper course of antibiotics to subside infection. Maintain proper cleanliness of that area. Keep the area dry and clean and avoid moisture accumulation in the area. Apply betadine cream and polysporin ointment to heal the infection faster. Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration levels of body. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once for proper examination and start treatment accordingly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari