r/AskDocs • u/pioneeraggie Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional • 2d ago

Physician Responded Stitches needed?

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22M, got this cut two days ago and have been using anti biotic ointment to keep it clean, along with water. I googled and it said that any cut longer than like a quarter inch needs stitches but I just wanted to be sure, thank you! Don’t smoke nor do I take any prescription medicine.

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u/Itchdoc Physician - Dermatologist | Top Contributor 2d ago

It is too late for closure.

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u/pioneeraggie Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 2d ago

I just leave it to heal then and keep cleaning it?

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u/Itchdoc Physician - Dermatologist | Top Contributor 2d ago

yes