Question 1

Should i change the bandage on my wounded hand that was stitched on 
7 october 2019 before stitches are removed on october 17, 2019?

Accepted Answer

If clean, and no symptoms as pain, redness, discharge or other problem, best wishes

Question 2

I'm having my gallbladder removed in few weeks time by laparoscopic. will my wounds be closed with glue or will they be stitched. thank you ?

Accepted Answer

Both are acceptable, neither superior over the other.

Question 3

Removed cyst from inner calves and wound re-opened after stitches removal. will it keep bleeding?

Accepted Answer

it may stop depending on how much it re-opened.  if it is large it may need to be debriefed and have a secondary closure.

Question 4

Wound to finger which required 3 stitches (stitches now removed for over a week)have used bacitracin ointment on wound for 14 days - is this safe?

Accepted Answer

Bacitracin does not prevent or treat skin infections. It is useless. It is a common sensitizer, causing allergic reactions. Studies comparing it to vaseline or Aquaphor reveal that wounds heal better with vaseline. Same is true for Neosporin and triple antibiotic.

Question 5

Had a simple vulvectomy 5 wks ago-area of over-granulation tissue removed-no vin. wound healing well altho 1 stitch opened. still have pain- normal?

Accepted Answer

not common in all , will heal in couple of wks, and pain will go away once heals completely , don't worry you will be fine.

Question 6

Just had stitches removed from a pilonidal cyst excision. the wound was not fully healed and one day later it won't stop bleeding. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Minor bleeding of various degree is expected at this stage of healing. All what you have to do is flush the wound for cleansing, paint it with betadine solution, and place 4x4 gauze with some pressure as long as having no bleeding tendency. This wound takes time to heal - as long as 1-3 months depending on its size and personal healing ability. Of course, ask your surgeon as needed.

Question 7

Is there a good home remedy for surgical wound infections that start after the stitches are removed?

Accepted Answer

Remember to use some antibiotic ointment or cream over the areas but you should (must) return to see the surgeon as soon as possible for an evaluation. The surgeon needs to see the issue and consider the use of antibiotics.

Question 8

After the removal of a stage 0 melanoma on face, the stitches were removed. the wound opened up and is opening up more. i don't want a bad scar. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

The god news is it was a localized melanoma, removed, and you are home free now. Suggest seeing your doctor (derm or facial plastics) back very soon before more granulation tissue sets in. T.

Question 9

Had 5 cysts removed from my scalp yesterday. trying to sleep 2 of the wounds/stitches felt like they were burning/stinging. when can l shower?

Accepted Answer

I would call your doctor to get proper instruction because he was the onethat remove your cysts.He would know best for you.For sure, you need to keep areas dry for the next 48 hours to help with healing and avoid infection.

Question 10

Had an infected sebaceous cyst removed 2 wks ago. no stitches; daily dressings. has been healing well. suddenly, i notice redness around the wound. ?

Accepted Answer

That removed the cyst as it sounds like it is becoming infected

How to care for a wound after stitches are removed

Should i change the bandage on my wounded hand that was stitched on 7 october 2019 before stitches are removed on october 17, 2019?

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I'm having my gallbladder removed in few weeks time by laparoscopic. will my wounds be closed with glue or will they be stitched. thank you ?

Removed cyst from inner calves and wound re-opened after stitches removal. will it keep bleeding?

Wound to finger which required 3 stitches (stitches now removed for over a week)have used bacitracin ointment on wound for 14 days - is this safe?

Had a simple vulvectomy 5 wks ago-area of over-granulation tissue removed-no vin. wound healing well altho 1 stitch opened. still have pain- normal?

Just had stitches removed from a pilonidal cyst excision. the wound was not fully healed and one day later it won't stop bleeding. what can i do?

Is there a good home remedy for surgical wound infections that start after the stitches are removed?

After the removal of a stage 0 melanoma on face, the stitches were removed. the wound opened up and is opening up more. i don't want a bad scar. what should i do?

Had 5 cysts removed from my scalp yesterday. trying to sleep 2 of the wounds/stitches felt like they were burning/stinging. when can l shower?

Had an infected sebaceous cyst removed 2 wks ago. no stitches; daily dressings. has been healing well. suddenly, i notice redness around the wound. ?

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