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I had a deep cut in my hand palm, and i just got stitches, it is normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: May need stitches if wound depth > 1/4”, wound edges are gaping or jagged or if fat / muscle is visibly extending from wound. See: http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cuts/basics/art-20056711

Dr Khondker agreed

Answered 10/22/2015

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