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Can i put germolene on my dissolvable stitches after 2-3 weeks have passed to make the healing faster? i have no dressing or plasters on it? but i think the stitches are still there?

Q: can i put germolene on my dissolvable stitches after 2-3 weeks have passed to make the healing faster? i have no dressing or plasters on it? but i think the stitches are still there?

: It should not have any effect on the stitches if they are still there which I doubt.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It should not have any effect on the stitches if they are still there which I doubt.

Answered 8/12/2022

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Let nature take its course. Good Luck

Answered 8/12/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Please dont Nothing can speed up natural healing

Answered 8/18/2022

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A member asked:

Can i put germolene on my dissolvable stitches after 2-3 weeks have passed to make the healing faster? i have no dressing or plasters on it? but i think the stitches are still there?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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