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The er nurse applied some steristrips on a wound as they thought it didn't need stitches and told me to keep it dry, but i see some blood underneath and some crystal-like dry blood is coming out from one slightly. should i be concerned?

Q: the er nurse applied some steristrips on a wound as they thought it didn't need stitches and told me to keep it dry, but i see some blood underneath and some crystal-like dry blood is coming out from one slightly. should i be concerned?

: Just gently clean it away with a wet gauze or cotton and keep it dry and covered. No concern if no redness or swelling

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Just gently clean it away with a wet gauze or cotton and keep it dry and covered. No concern if no redness or swelling

Answered 9/29/2023

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A member asked:

The er nurse applied some steristrips on a wound as they thought it didn't need stitches and told me to keep it dry, but i see some blood underneath and some crystal-like dry blood is coming out from one slightly. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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