Suture healing advice

2020-01-02 13:49:16
Dear doctor, my son recently fell off on flower pot and got a cut on forehead . Since it was a Sunday we rushed to emergency where the doctor has given him two stitches, please advice in how many days we need to get stitches removed. Also, what should I do as post care to reduce scarring, some relatives later suggested that glue should have been used instead of stitches but I am clueless about it, I did what was suggested.
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Usually stitches should be removed after 7 days. Apply betadine ointment over wound to avoid infection. Scar will get lighter as years will pass by.. You can use contractubex ointment. It has effects on reducing scar mark.

Answered2020-01-02 17:38:36

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