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… Overview Skin adhesives are clear gels that may be used … a small cut together. Your doctor may apply a skin adhesive instead of stitching your cut. A … your doctor's instruction on keeping the wound and skin adhesive dry. You can shower …
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… Overview Puncture wounds are less likely than cuts to be … or have a skin adhesive applied because: Puncture wounds tend to be smaller than cuts and …
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… with skin adhesives (also called liquid stitches) within 6 to 8 hours after the … an increased risk of infection, such as dirty cuts or crush injuries, are usually closed … over a joint, especially if the wound opens when the joint is moved or if pulling the …
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… or both. The decision to close a wound with stitches, staples, or skin adhesive depends … if the wound is large. In general, cat bites are not stitched. Cat bites are usually … over a joint, especially if the bite opens when the joint is moved or if pulling apart …
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… Learning Center Learn about skin, hair, and nails Almost everyone knows … for Mouth Sores Capsaicin Care for a Skin Wound Care of an Insect Sting Caregiving: … Preparation Lyme Disease Test Skin and Wound Cultures Skin Biopsy Open/close information …
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… Getting Started Skin wounds, including animal or human bites, need … the wound Follow these steps to clean a minor skin wound. If you are not going to see your …
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… will need care and observation. After the stitches or staples are put in, the area may … wet or very dirty. Your doctor will tell you when to have your stitches or staples removed. … Related Information Animal and Human Bites Cuts Incision Care After Surgery Credits …
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… Overview Moles Moles are skin growths made up of cells that produce … ways: Cutting it off. Some moles can be "shaved" off flush with the skin. Other moles … ways: Cutting it off. Some moles can be "shaved" off flush with the skin. Other moles …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Cuts are open wounds through the skin. Normally the skin is … and tenderness around a cut, bite, scrape, or puncture wound is normal. Swelling or bruising … the right questions for you. Do you have a puncture wound? This is a wound caused by a …
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… Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds Objects in the Eye Rash, Age 12 and Older Blisters Sprained … Care of an Insect Sting Change in Heartbeat Chemical Burn Chemical in the Eye Chest Problems Chili …
