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My 82 year old dad fell today. scraped off several layers of skin about an inch wide. debreeded, cleaned bandaged. didn't think it needed stitches?

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Not suturable: Best is 2 treat it as a burn. Get a rx from ur pcp 4 rx 4 silvadine cream & get directions for use.

Answered 8/19/2013

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A member asked:

My 82 year old dad fell today. scraped off several layers of skin about an inch wide. debreeded, cleaned bandaged. didn't think it needed stitches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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