Error: Not a valid value. Sutures hold a wound or cut closed so that it can heal. When the cut is healed, the sutures have done their job and are removed some types of suture will automatically dissolve.
Taking good care of the sutures will help the wound heal cleanly and minimise scarring. Sutures are little stitches that hold the edges of a wound together while the skin heals. They could be made of natural materials such as silk, or synthetic materials such as nylon. You should only use creams and lotions if recommended by your doctor. If you have any bandages or dressings, talk to the doctor or nurse about how to care for them.
Children should avoid activities such as playing in sandpits or mud, riding bikes or swimming. After 24 hours, you can wash the sutured area gently and quickly, either in a sink or in the shower. Carefully pat the stitches dry. Pain from the wound and sutures can usually be managed with simple pain relief medicine such as paracetamol. Make sure you pat the area dry afterwards. Some dressings are waterproof, so you could wet your dressing lightly — for example, with the spray from a shower.
For more information, read our common health question: Is it better to have a bath or shower after surgery? If your stitches get wet accidentally, simply dry the area immediately with a clean towel and make sure all the moisture around the stitches is soaked up. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled.
Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Important Phone Numbers. When should you call for help? Where can you learn more? Top of the page. Your Care Instructions A cut can happen anywhere on your body.
How can you care for yourself at home? Keep the cut dry for the first 24 to 48 hours. After this, you can shower if your doctor okays it. Pat the cut dry. Don't soak the cut, such as in a bathtub. Your doctor will tell you when it's safe to get the cut wet. If your doctor told you how to care for your cut, follow your doctor's instructions. If you did not get instructions, follow this general advice: After the first 24 to 48 hours, wash around the cut with clean water 2 times a day.
Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. However, you should not submerge your dressing under water. If you're not sure whether your dressing is waterproof, avoid getting it wet. For more information, read our common health question: Is it better to have a bath or shower after surgery? Dab your stitches dry with a clean towel after washing, even if the wound area did not get wet, to ensure the area is completely dry. If your stitches get wet accidentally, simply dry the area immediately with a clean towel and make sure all the moisture around the stitches is soaked up.
After you've had stitches, you should be given some aftercare advice and contact details in case you're worried or have any questions.
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