When Can The Stitches Be Removed Post A Granuloma Pyogenicum?

Posted on Thu, 28 Jan 2016

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Thu, 28 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hello

A granuloma piogenic was removwd from my index finger i have 5 stiches. It has been two weeks. Can i remove the stiches? Or should i wait one more week???

Whats the best time to remove the stiches?

Thank you

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
If the wound is healed get the stitches removed, post photo.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.

To recapitulate: Female/35 - granuloma pyogenicum was removed from index finger 2 weeks ago - have 5 stitches - Wants to know whether to remove the stitches and the best time to remove.

2 weeks is a high time, the stitches may be removed now, if the wound is healed well. The usual time of removal of the stitches can be 7 to 10 days.

I hope this answers your query. Please feel free to ask for further relevant query if you feel that there is a gap of communication.

You may please post the clear picture of the wound for me to have on-the-spot visualization to guide you the best.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)

There is the photo

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
As explained.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your picture.
I would advise you to clean the scabs off the skin and see if it is healed.

If yes, remove alternate stitches now and if by tomorrow everything is fine remove the remaining stitches too.

Palms and soles can have different healing characters that the routine skin of the body.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee