How to take care of the stitches after removal

Care after removing the stitches mainly includes paying attention to wound cleaning, changing medication regularly, preventing scar formation and so on. 1. Pay attention to wound cleanliness: pay attention to wound cleanliness after removing the stitches. Within 24 hours after the removal of stitches, it is best not to let the wound get wet and not to touch the wound. 2. Regular dressing change: After removing the stitches, you should pay attention to changing the dressing regularly and sterilize the wound with alcohol or iodophor solution to prevent infection. 3. Prevent scar formation: people with scarred body can apply scar removal ointment after wound healing to inhibit the proliferation of fibrous tissue and prevent scar formation. Usually pay attention to the wound sunscreen to avoid pigmentation. After removing the stitches there may be other care matters that need attention, it is recommended to consult professional doctors and caregivers.