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Got a laceration above and in my eyebrow last night, cleaned and applied neosporn to it and bandaged it. do i need stitches? 2" long less than 1"deep

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Dr. David Krulak answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Needs evaluation: Need for stitches is based on a number of things. Given the location and depth of the wound, stitches may be required to achieve the best final cosmetic result. Recommend getting evaluated as soon as possible, as there comes a time where it is no longer appropriate to close the wound.

Answered 7/18/2017

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Sounds like it does: It is hard to tell without an examination, however from the dimensions on your description it sounds as if you do require sutures. Although all wounds will heal eventually. Lacerations that penetrate full thickness through the skin usually require sutures to help them heal more rapidly and with less scarring. Facial lacerations if clean are usually considered safe to suture as late as 24 hours

Answered 7/8/2014

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