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What Causes Numbness On Face After Removing Stiches?

hi, last sunday i was attacked by a dog and i had to get over 50 stitches on my face. i had just got them removed yesterday but i am still experiencing numbness where i got the stitches. i am currently on not any pain medication. why am i experiencing all of this numbness?
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi.
As per your case history of dog bite, my treatment advice is -
1. Numbness is normally felt on freshly stiched wounds.
2. If there is no pain nothing to worry. Continue applying a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm on lesion twice daily.
3. You can apply a placentrax gel for faster healing.

Thanks.
Dr.harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Numbness On Face After Removing Stiches?

Hi. As per your case history of dog bite, my treatment advice is - 1. Numbness is normally felt on freshly stiched wounds. 2. If there is no pain nothing to worry. Continue applying a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm on lesion twice daily. 3. You can apply a placentrax gel for faster healing. Thanks. Dr.harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.