“Possible stitches?”
My son had a small item cut his chin open. It is not bleeding and there is a small opening should I take him for stitches.
Male | 20 years old
Complaint duration: 1
Medications: None
Conditions: None
5 Answers
This sound should be kept clean and treated with soap and water along with Neodporin or Bacitracin. Possibly steri strips over the chin wound.
Jeremiah Pavelka
Emergency Physician
From these photos I cannot say for sure if he needs stitches, he would have to go to an urgent care/ER for proper evaluation. If he is unsure of the last time he received a tetanus shot I would definitely go in.
Yes.
From the pics you sent, it looks like the wound will need to be closed.
Sutures not required Will heal fine on its own
