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Can you swim if you have stitches in your forehead?
Doctors recommend avoiding swimming while you have stitches. You should wait until the wound has healed and the stitches are removed.
What is the aftercare for a skin biopsy?
If stitches have been placed, they should be kept clean and dry until removed. Stitches are usually removed five to 10 days after the biopsy. Sometimes the patient is instructed to put protective ointment on the stitches before showering.
What antibiotic do you use for infected stitches?
There is no need to use any antibiotic cream on stitches. Oral or IV antibiotics may be used in infected or high risk cases
How long should I leave stitches in my finger?
Until the doctor tells you they can be removed. They will inform you of this fact when you get the stitches. If you weren't listening, call their office and they will let you know.
Will stitches left too long hurt a cat?
If you do not clean the stitches, I would not be supised if the stitches got infected or if your cat was not careful and they caught on something.
How long should e collar stay on dog after been spayed?
Until the stitches have been removed.
My dog just got neuterd can i take him a shower?
I would wait until the stitches dissolve (or are removed by your vet).
Who takes the stitches out from a pulled wisdom tooth?
The stiches should dissolve over the next couple of days on their own - they are not removed.
How do wound stitches get infected?
if you keep poor hygiene, chances of infectio are high.
Are stitches resolvable or do they have to be removed after having wisdom teeth removed?
Some stitches are resolvable , it's just depended on what kind the dentist use. Also if the dentist use the other kind , yes you have to get them removed
Is it okay not to remove stitches?
nonabsorbable sutures have to be removed
What part of the digestive system can be removed if infected?
Type your answer here... The appendix can be removed if it is infected and if it is troubling you
