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Do I Need Stitches For This And Should I Go

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Posted on Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Question: do i need Stitches for this and should i go to the hospital
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes if this is a fresh wound...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The one on the tragus will need stitches. But if the wound is days old, the doctor will choose to leave it alone and let it heal by secondary intention. But you need oral antibiotic during healing process with or without stitches. Therefore I will recommend you go to the hospital.

Do let me know if you have any more concerns.

Regards
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Do I Need Stitches For This And Should I Go

Brief Answer: Yes if this is a fresh wound... Detailed Answer: Hi, The one on the tragus will need stitches. But if the wound is days old, the doctor will choose to leave it alone and let it heal by secondary intention. But you need oral antibiotic during healing process with or without stitches. Therefore I will recommend you go to the hospital. Do let me know if you have any more concerns. Regards