ok i just toke the stitches off of my pinky today. do i just wash it with soap and water like before? the doctor did not tell me anything -_-
2007-03-08 07:40:23 · 2 answers · asked by redshirtttgirl 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I'd just use warm water (can be salt water) but avoid using soap which has chemicals not good for wounds. If you want to reduce scars, using a very mild moisturiser on the tissue will help skin regenerate.
2007-03-08 08:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by no_fool 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd use an anti-bacterial soap. Also, soaking in a warm saltwater solution is VERY beneficial for healing. Once, I cut the "web" between thumb and forefinger pretty badly. When the stitches came out, the wound gaped wide open --- there wasn't enough blood supply to the area to coagulate into a scab and heal. My mom kept telling me to soak it in warm saltwater, and FINALLY I listened to her. In just a few days, a NEW "web" grew. Huh! Thanks Mom......
You can put vitamin e oil on the scar itself to help it fade away. Just be careful about reopening the wound, and you'll be fine.
2007-03-08 07:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋