Is it fine to wet your stitches after 5days?!


Question: Is it fine to wet your stitches after 5days?
Well i had a patch over my back where my stitches were at, the doctors told me not to wet it. So i have been having to wash my hair then shower to avoid wetting my stitches BUT the doctor said this on the first day of getting them, I get them taken out in 3-4 days but i have no time to wash my hair and myself at separate times since i have tafe early in the morning, its way easier doing it all at once.

So would it be fine to wet them now?

Answers:

Best Answer - Chosen by Voters

Hi there,

By now your skin would have had time to heal partially so getting them wet for short periods would be fine, as long as you dry the area thoroughly after showering.

If your wound is not oozing or being irritated by having no patch it is probably okay to leave it uncovered, otherwise try and get another patch and cover it until you see your doctor to have them removed.

Hope that helps!

Medical student




The consumer health information on answer-health.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.
Copyright © 2007-2011 answer-health.com -   Terms of Use -   Contact us

Health Categories