How do I take care of my stitches on my hand close to my pointy finger ?!
Question: How do I take care of my stitches on my hand close to my pointy finger .?
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Keep it clean and try not to use that hand if you don't have to. Be certain to cover it with a bandage when handling food or anything that may cause infection. Neosporin works well too.Health Question & Answer
Put some antibiotic ointment on it, like Fucidin or Bactroban, and keep it clean in general. Don't wash it or wet it for the first 1-2 days though. Follow the doctor's instructions.Health Question & Answer
With great difficulty, I would imagine!Health Question & Answer
try not to use that finger until it is healing, keep it clean until then.Health Question & Answer