I have stitches under my chin and there is dried blood on them. Its really annoying and kinda itchy. I was wondering if there was a safe way to get it off with out damaging the stitches. They are the kind that will come out on their own.
2007-08-27 10:55:49 · 4 answers · asked by PeekaBooIhateYou 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
nope, just keep them covered and leave them alone for at least a week after they were put in. You get em wet before that, they will dissolve too soon and you will have an open wound to deal with.
2007-08-27 10:59:54 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check with your Dr. But you might be able to use peroxide on a cotton ball, let it soak on there for a minute, repeat as needed. and then rinse with clean water, pat dry .
The peroxide will eat the dried blood and loosen it from stitches. as long as the stitches are tight it should be ok.
2007-08-27 18:08:18 · answer #2 · answered by Cheryl B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eek u shud see a doctor and let them do it
there could be a chance you'd get an infection
and you dont want that to happen right..
2007-08-27 18:00:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about rubbing alcohol with a kleenex or something
2007-08-27 17:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋