A member asked:

I have stitches in my thumb down towards the middle area getting them out soon would it be okay to work? i work with food and dirty coins.

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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Not ready yet: You should wait until your stitches are removed and until your doctor tells OK to work

Answered 2/2/2018

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Stitches: Should be OK as long as you keep the wound covered with bandage.

Answered 2/2/2018

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