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stitches wet for how long ? Posted: 01-27-08 13:44pm


my fiance had an operation on his wrist last thursday he was told not to get the stitches wet but cant remember if they said not at all or for a few days can anyone help.

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Posted: 01-30-08 03:21am


Literature on wound management is scarce. In a recent study, scientists found that wounds can be uncovered and allowed to get wet in the first 48 hours after minor skin excision without increasing the incidence of infection. Nonetheless, experts advise to keep your stitches completely dry for the first 24 hours. Does your husband have an antibiotic ointment or cream to apply to the wound?

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