“10 day post injury”
10 days ago I gashed my leg 4 inches and a inch deep. They glued it shut which reopened a few days later. It os now nicely healed closed. I am wondering if I can now take a bath instead of a shower.
Female | 32 years old
Complaint duration: 10
3 Answers
TraumaSurgeon
If skin has complete closed you can shower. Use non-scented soap like dial
If the wound is scabbed over or closed with new skin you can bathe. The wound should be watertight. Lather with soap, rinse, and towel dry.
yes, absolutely! Once the wound has fully closed, you're totally fine to take a bath and soak it. Dr. P Thea Price MD, FACS (she, hers, siya) Asst Professor of Surgery ACS, SCC, Burns and Wounds (O) 312-942-5500 (F) 312-563-2080 While I appreciate your dedication I do not expect responses after business hours or on weekends. Be well.
