Many small cuts can be treated at home by washing the wound and using a bandage. But it's important to know when a cut might need medical care or even a few stitches. If a cut is spurting blood, an ...

All kids get cuts and scrapes that parents can take care of at home. But what about more serious wounds, such as those that involve stitches or a hospital stay? The deeper, larger, or dirtier a wound ...

If your injury requires stitches, follow your doctor’s advice on how to care for the wound and when to get the stitches removed. This may help minimize the appearance of a scar. Apply sunscreen to the ...

When to Care for a Wound Without Stitches and When to Get Medical Help Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A laceration is an irregular cut in the skin caused by a sharp object. This kind of cut is the ...

Hand-drawn illustration using ink and watercolour on paper. 'Stitched up' depicts a needle and thread sewing up a bleeding wound. Following hip-replacement surgery, the artist recorded her experiences ...