A member asked:

7 stitches in ring finger. 4 days later itches crazy. wrapped up in gauze with bacitration, what is normal healing/discomfort?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sounds normal: Healing stitches can itch like crazy. ( I have personal experience with this). You might want to peek under the bandage and make sure you haven't developed a rash from the bacitracin or something else.

Answered 10/23/2017

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