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A *friend* self harmed into their fat layer. do they need stitches? they are <18, and do not want to go to the hospital unless absolutely necessary.
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Hard to say: Gaping wounds or those where blood flow is difficult to control need stitches. Those in areas over/near joints also require more effort to close than those further away.
Answered 5/29/2018
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