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Stitches on eyebrow

  • 11-12-2015 11:38pm
    #1
    Chickenwing47
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭


    Hi guys, unfortunately I split my eyebrow open in school, but fortunately I only needed paper stitches but I went the doctor just incase I had to get proper stitches and he said leave them in for 5 days and don't get the cut wet? Does that mean I can't shower for 5 days or would of he just meant the first day or two? Thanks. Also I couldn't find a forum that would really relate to my post so if you could help me out with that, it would be great


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  • #2
    KenjiOdo
    Registered Users Posts: 223 ✭✭KenjiOdo


    I'd imagine if showering would wet the cut don't shower?? What the hell are they teaching you lot in schools these days?


  • #3
    Chickenwing47
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭Chickenwing47


    KenjiOdo wrote: »
    I'd imagine if showering would wet the cut don't shower?? What the hell are they teaching you lot in schools these days?

    Okay you cheeky **** I was just wondering


  • #4
    Valentina
    Registered Users Posts: 4,281 ✭✭✭Valentina


    Put a plaster over it while you shower. Not a band aid, you need something that is sticky on all four sides so no water can seep in. You should be able to get them in the chemist. Remove it once you're completely dry.

    ETA: Had staples and stitched in my abdomen that I couldn't get wet so the hospital gave me those plasters so I could still shower.


  • #5
    nikkibikki
    Registered Users Posts: 1,226 ✭✭✭nikkibikki


    It might be easier to keep it dry if you have a bath. You can use facial wipes to clean your face. Simple do a range of them among others.


  • #6
    Lumi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,466 ✭✭✭Lumi


    Mod Note
    This is not the right forum OP and in any case asking for or giving medical advice is against the Boards.ie terms of use - for obvious reasons.
    Better to ring your GP or ask your Pharmacist for advice on caring for your wound/stitches.
    All the best :)


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