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They usually need closure with sutures or skin glue. Any open wound that may need sutures should be seen as soon as possible. Ideally, they should be checked and closed within 6 hours. Reason: to prevent wound infections. There is no cutoff, however, for treating open wounds. When Sutures Stitches Should be Removed Stitches and staples are used to keep wounds together during healing.
They need to be removed within days. Nail trimmers or clippers might also work. Collect tweezers, rubbing alcohol, cotton swabs, and adhesive bandages or adhesive strips. You may also want to have antibiotic ointment on hand. Bring a pot of water to a rapid boil. Drop in all metal utensils, and let them sit for a few minutes. Remove the utensils, and use a clean paper towel to dry them. Pour a bit of rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab, and wipe down the tips of the utensils.
Use soapy hot water to wash the spot where you have stitches. Dry it with a clean towel. Pour rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab, and wipe down the area. Sit in an area of your home where you can see the suture site clearly. Using the tweezers, pull gently up on each knot. Slip the scissors into the loop, and snip the stitch.
Gently tug on the thread until the suture slips through your skin and out. You may feel slight pressure during this, but removing stitches is rarely painful. This could be painful and cause bleeding. If your wound opens up after you remove a stitch, stop and apply an adhesive bandage. Once all the stitches are removed, clean the wound area thoroughly with an alcohol-soaked cotton ball.
If you have antibiotic ointment on hand, apply it to the area. You may want to apply adhesive strips across the wound to help prevent it from reopening. These can remain on until they fall off naturally or after two weeks.
However, as an animal protein, silk carries a significant risk of infection. The following, as noted by the American Family Physician , provides a good guideline: Face: 3 to 5 days Scalp: 7 to 10 days Arms: 7 to 10 days Chest: 10 to 14 days Legs: 10 to 14 days Hands and feet: 10 to 14 days Palms and soles: 14 to 21 days Are There Alternatives to Sutures?
While sutures have stood the test of time, they still present a number of challenges: They can be time-consuming to apply and may require a return trip to the doctor.
They require the use of a needle, which can lead to needlestick injuries. They can result in significant scarring, especially in an emergency situation when scar-reduction is not a priority. The suture materials can cause infection. Eliminates the risk of needlestick injuries.
Results in less scarring than sutures or staples. Supports better mobility due to its smooth, water-resistant surface.
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