How Do I Know if a Cut Needs Stitches

Stitches aren't always necessary, but it's a good thing to know when you need them! Dr. Kevin Wilson, gives advice on when you need stitches, and the different types that are available.

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[ericskates1]

yeah ig to cut on my shin umm i got it a couple days ago idk if i need stiches

[childrensnationalmed]

@ericskates1 we recommend you consult your local physician. Thanks

[Revlox123]

I cut myself accidently at work , my cut is on my the bottom of my hand plam. the bleeding has stop but and the cut in no more than 3/4 long but its allile bumpy do you think i need stiches?

[childrensnationalmed]

@Revlox123 we recommend you consult your local physician. Thanks

[TheViper2142]

my freind fell on some concrete stairs and hit just above the eye brow and its about two cm by one mm and a little deep will it need stitches?

[childrensnationalmed]

@TheViper2142 we recommend you consult your local physician. Thanks

[robyntcrozier6]

i cut my ankle a while ago and it bled for ages even know the cut may be small still get it checked out!!!! one of the signs is constant bleeding! if you are offered butterly stitches or normal stitches i reccomend normals stitches. im 12 and i know firs aid :D

[skellens42]

@HeeHee987 we recommend you consult your local physician. Thanks LOL

[HeeHee987]

do they reply 'we recommend you consult your local physician. Thanks' to everything!?

[TheOn3LeftBehind]

She seems like the coolest doctor ever.

[azucarmorena5000]

what if the cut does bleed much? or at all?

[23burkert23]

i just cut my pinky finger really deep i think

[madelinekuss1]

I don't know if I should get stitches or not

I was biking I fell really hard at the skatepark

and now my knee won't stop bleeding and the rim of the cut looks like styrofoam.

And its almost 7 cm.

[retriverlover97]

i cut my self twince on on my thumb other on my nuckle it just bleeds but it closes up and stops if i dont move it