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I had stitches taken out of my hand a week ago from a dog bite and now it's pink around the wound. it's healing but pink. is this normal?

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Dr. Stephanie Chuipek answered

Absolutely: The pink is new skin growth. It's more sun sensitive, so use sunscreen on the area when out in the sun this summer.

Answered 3/11/2014

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Can be normal: If the site continue to remain pink or the area increases in size or you have any other signs of an infection have it looked at.

Answered 3/11/2014

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A member asked:

I had stitches taken out of my hand a week ago from a dog bite and now it's pink around the wound. it's healing but pink. is this normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stephanie Chuipek answered

Dr. Payam Rafat answered

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