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How To Treat An Old Scar On The Elbow?
Hi doc, my friend got a cut of around 1 inch above the elbow, it s not deep, but I feel I should ask her to go to a nursing home n get it stitched. But it s already more than 6 hrs. Should she still take stitches? And if not then will laser treatments cure the scar later on.
Mon, 19 Aug 2019
Hello,
6 hours no problem, the wound is deep and long better suture it. Near elbow, if muscle stretch healing will be a problem, better go to the doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician
6 hours no problem, the wound is deep and long better suture it. Near elbow, if muscle stretch healing will be a problem, better go to the doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician
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