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Removal of Stitches Tips

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MBBS, MS - General Surgery

General Surgeon•Faridabad
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Stitches or sutures act as a closure for either surface wounds or deep wounds. Procedure to close a deep wound comprises of sewing the two edges and applying stitches under the skin surface.

Catagories of sutures

Non absorbable stitches are applied in case of skin wounds or internal wounds. Such stitches heal quickly and are easy to remove. Non absorbable stitches are made of natural fibers or synthetic threads like nylon polypropylene. As the name suggests, these stitches are ...more
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MS - General Surgery , MBBS

General Surgeon•Patna
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Stitches or sutures act as a closure for either surface wounds or deep wounds. Procedure to close a deep wound comprises of sewing the two edges and applying stitches under the skin surface.

Categories of sutures

Non-absorbable stitches are applied in case of skin wounds or internal wounds. Such stitches heal quickly and are easy to remove. Non-absorbable stitches are made of natural fibres or synthetic threads like nylon polypropylene. As the name suggests, these stitches are ...more
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General Surgeon•Ludhiana
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Any surgery that requires an incision will involve sutures or staples as the last step of the procedure. This helps close the incision and keep out infections. Taking care of your stitches can help limit scarring and discomfort and speed up the healing process. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Keep it clean and dry: For the first few days, use a washed wet cloth to clean the incision site. After a few days, you may start washing the area with soap and water unless advised else wis...more
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
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टांके का निशान देखने में बहुत ही अजीब लगते हैं इस वजह से लोग टांके का निशान हटाने के सुरक्षित उपाय खोजते रहते हैं. ये इतने भद्दे होते हैं कि कभी कभी तो हमारे कपडे पहनने की चाह पर भी लगाम लगा देते हैं. आपको तो पता ही होगा कि ये बदसूरत दाग आमतौर पर पेट, जांघ और हाथों पर देखे जाते हैं. आइए इस लेख के माध्यम से हम टांके का निशान हटाने के विभिन्न घरेलू उपायों के बारे में जानें.

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नींबू के जूस को टांके का निशान पर लगाएं. दस मिनट तक इसे लगाकर ऐसे ही मसाज करते रहें और तब तक करें ज...more
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MBBS, MS - General Surgery

General Surgeon•Delhi
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Stitches or sutures act as a closure for either surface wounds or deep wounds. Procedure to close a deep wound comprises of sewing the two edges and applying stitches under the skin surface.

CATEGORIES OF SUTURES-

Non-absorbable stitches- Such stitches are applied in case of skin wounds or internal wounds. Such stitches get healed quickly and are easy to remove. Non-absorbable stitches are made of natural fibers or synthetic threads like nylon polypropylene. As the name suggest...more
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MBBS, MS - General Surgery

General Surgeon•Ludhiana
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Any surgery that requires an incision will involve sutures or staples as the last step of the procedure. This helps close the incision and keep out infections. Taking care of your stitches can help limit scarring and discomfort and speed up the healing process.

Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Keep it clean and dry: For the first few days, use a washed wet cloth to clean the incision site. After a few days, you may start washing the area with soap and water unless advise...more
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General Surgeon•Mumbai
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Stitches or sutures act as a closure for either surface wounds or deep wounds. Procedure to close a deep wound comprises of sewing the two edges and applying stitches under the skin surface.

Categories of sutures

Non-absorbable stitches are applied in case of skin wounds or internal wounds. Such stitches heal quickly and are easy to remove. Non-absorbable stitches are made of natural fibres or synthetic threads like nylon polypropylene. As the name suggests, these stitches are ...more
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MBBS, MS - General Surgery

Diabetic Foot Surgeon•Mumbai
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Any surgery that requires an incision will involve sutures or staples as the last step of the procedure. This helps close the incision and keep out infections. Taking care of your stitches can help limit scarring and discomfort and speed up the healing process. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Keep it clean and dry: For the first few days, use a washed wet cloth to clean the incision site. After a few days, you may start washing the area with soap and water unless advised else wis...more
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MS- General Surgery

General Surgeon•Jodhpur
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Any surgery that requires an incision will involve sutures or staples as the last step of the procedure. This helps close the incision and keep out infections. Taking care of your stitches can help limit scarring and discomfort and speed up the healing process. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Keep it clean and dry: For the first few days, use a washed wet cloth to clean the incision site. After a few days, you may start washing the area with soap and water unless advised else wis...more
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General Surgeon•Kolkata
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Any surgery that requires an incision will involve sutures or staples as the last step of the procedure. This helps close the incision and keep out infections. Taking care of your stitches can help limit scarring and discomfort and speed up the healing process. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Keep it clean and dry: For the first few days, use a washed wet cloth to clean the incision site. After a few days, you may start washing the area with soap and water unless advised else wis...more
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