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Why are my stitches itchy?

Updated: 9/17/2023
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11y ago

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It is interesting in that healing wounds seem to get itchy when they are close to being all the way healed. Try not to rub them as you can introduce bacteria into the wound and make it worse. Also, when they are out, the feeling seems to get much better.

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Try holding ice against the itchy areas for a few minutes; the feeling should be reduced. Possibly your doctor has prescribed vaseline or aquaflor to keep the area moist.

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