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My 2 year old daughter cut the top of her foot i got the bleeding to stop but it's still deep. how do ik if she needs stitches?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Depends: If the skin gapes or exposes the layers underneath it may need them. If the cut is more than a centimeter long it might. If these are present an exam would be needed to sort it out.

Answered 7/10/2018

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A member asked:

My 2 year old daughter cut the top of her foot i got the bleeding to stop but it's still deep. how do ik if she needs stitches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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