HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

My 17 year old daughter got cut in between her toes and it appears to need a stitch or two. is that area able to be stitched up?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Steven Ferguson answered

Specializes in General Practice

Yes: You might be able to heal it without sutures, but best to get it check out.

Dr Minich and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/21/2013

4.9k views

Thank

Yes: If need is there it can certainly be stitched up.

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/20/2013

4.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I got a wound in my eyebrow resulting to a cut 1 inch long from a fall from a chair 1 foot high two days ago. Is stitching it by doctor still needed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My daughter accidentally cut her finger with glass very deep. How do I know if she needs stitches.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My daughter hit a plastic toy on my forehead causing a small cut. How do I know if i need stitching? The cut is less than 1 cm

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

My 18yr old daughter was thrown out of a car,hit her head & rolled. She has a big gash on back of head & got stitches, but has been throwing up a lot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am 1 year post op after a L4-L5 fusion. I am experiencing still a numb left butt and with stitching pains running down my left leg into my small toe. I am under pain medicine but is still unconfortable. How long will I still experience this pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

My 8 year old daughter cut her toe yesterday. It was bad enough that she had to get a few stitches in the bottom of her toe. She is having a really hard time walking now. Should she stay off that foot until they come out? Would a boot help? Crutches?
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?
When i had my daughter, i got 5 stitches down there. She'll be a year old in a week. Yesterday i started feeling pain where one was. What's wrong w/me?
My 2 yr old daughter was bitten by a dog a week ago. She got two stitches right under her lip. What can I put on it to reduce the scar? Mederma?
If i cut my toe n the bleeding hasnt stop after two days can i still get stitches?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.