Lacerations with stitches
Disease Information
In-Depth
How do I know if my child's cut needs stitches?
Lacerations that involve the face, are longer than an inch, are deep or are bleeding heavily, may require stitches.
What are Steri-Strips?
Steri-Strips are special adhesive bandages that can sometimes be used on shallow wounds instead of stitches. Steri-Strips perform the same functions as stitches.
