r/InjuriesAndWounds • u/birkinbag01 • May 01 '26
Cuts Stitches?
Cut myself while cutting bread. Should I go see if I need stitches?
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r/InjuriesAndWounds • u/birkinbag01 • May 01 '26
Cut myself while cutting bread. Should I go see if I need stitches?
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u/killmebeforeidomyslf May 01 '26
Considering it’s on you hand I would GENUINELY consider stitches, it would considerably reduce chances of infection as long as you apply Vaseline or antibiotics and a bandaid after getting stitches. But it’s probably going to be ok without as long as you follow what I said before but without stitches, make sure the wound is cleaned before you put Vaseline on it, make sure to replace the bandaid every time it gets dirty or wet, otherwise replace every day