http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-stitches/ Wed, 23 May 2012 00:36:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-stitches/#comment-8261 Corey Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:35:35 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=884#comment-8261 Generally speaking, if a wound is in an area that becomes dirty easily or is rubbed by clothing (ex: hands and knees) you should keep it covered with a bandage or gauze and tape. This will prevent infections caused by dirt and irritations caused by clothing rubbing up against sutures. Generally speaking, if a wound is in an area that becomes dirty easily or is rubbed by clothing (ex: hands and knees) you should keep it covered with a bandage or gauze and tape. This will prevent infections caused by dirt and irritations caused by clothing rubbing up against sutures.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-stitches/#comment-5424 Jim Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:11:44 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=884#comment-5424 Do not get the wound wet for at least 3 days after they are placed. Tap water is actually okay to use according to studies in medical journals. Use hydrogen peroxide and water (50/50 mixture) and apply with Q tip to remove the material from around the wound. Do not get the wound wet for at least 3 days after they are placed. Tap water is actually okay to use according to studies in medical journals. Use hydrogen peroxide and water (50/50 mixture) and apply with Q tip to remove the material from around the wound.

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