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Suggest Treatment For A Cut On The Thumb

I sliced a few layers off my thumb slicing potatoes on a mandolin. I applied pressure and now a few hours later it s still bleeding but not as bad...do I need stitches? There isn t really anything to stitch since I just sliced the skin off. Is there anything I should do
Wed, 10 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that there is removal of top layers of skin due to slicing and as the inner layers are exposed there is bleeding due to stimulation of small blood vessels that also got ruptured due to continuous injury..
Nothing to worry about it as it will get resolved soon..
You can clean the thumb with antiseptic solution and apply a combination of a steroid and antiseptic ointment over it and tie a pressure bandage as it will help in ataining Haemostasis and help in stopping the bleeding..
You should change the dressing every alternate day..
You should avoid water exposure to the thumb to avoid moisture and infection..
In case if it does not improve in a week or symptoms worsen consult a General Surgeon and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For A Cut On The Thumb

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that there is removal of top layers of skin due to slicing and as the inner layers are exposed there is bleeding due to stimulation of small blood vessels that also got ruptured due to continuous injury.. Nothing to worry about it as it will get resolved soon.. You can clean the thumb with antiseptic solution and apply a combination of a steroid and antiseptic ointment over it and tie a pressure bandage as it will help in ataining Haemostasis and help in stopping the bleeding.. You should change the dressing every alternate day.. You should avoid water exposure to the thumb to avoid moisture and infection.. In case if it does not improve in a week or symptoms worsen consult a General Surgeon and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.