How should I care for my stitches?

If you have stitches, take care to:

keep them clean and dry watch out for any increase in swelling, pain or redness or changes to your usual skin colour

This will reduce your risk of developing an infection, or catch it early.

A doctor or nurse should tell you how to care for your wound. If you are unsure what to do, ask your healthcare team for advice.

Find out more about getting stitches wet[1].

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