The wound must be wrapped with sterile dressing 1-2 days after suture removal, because the suture hole on the skin surface is connected with the soft tissue inside after suture removal. If the dressing is not covered, the bacteria on the skin surface can easily invade the underground soft tissue through the suture hole, leading to the possibility of internal inflammation.

Also avoid the wound from getting wet within two days, because you accidentally come into contact with some dirty water, and bacteria, viruses or other microorganisms in it can easily invade the subcutaneous tissue through the position of the thread hole and cause wound infection.

It is recommended to avoid doing some strenuous exercise, especially the wounds near the joints. If the joints are extremely bent, the tension of the skin may be greater, and it is also very likely that the skin will split again.

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Needle sewing is an important means of diagnosis and treatment of trauma, which can make the wound heal quickly, prevent infection and relieve the pain of dressing change. First of all, we should pay attention after taking out stitches. Taking out stitches is also a kind of trauma. After taking out stitches, local disinfection treatment is needed, and corresponding dressing should be carried out after treatment.

It usually takes three days to take a bath or exercise after the needle eye recovers, because only in this way can the wound be prevented from purulent infection.

Another point is to observe whether the wound has healed completely after the stitches are removed. Some serious wounds or suppurative wounds may not be completely healed, which needs careful observation.

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