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Hi. I got a few stitches above my eyebrow two days ago. It has been covered with bandage ever since. Should I keep it open or covered? Shall I change the dressing periodically? I am on complete bed rest at home for next week too till the stitches come off.
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Don't remove ur bandage on stitches unless they are taken off it might cause infection if kept open remove it after 4 days of steches are removed
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