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Lacerations with stitches

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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.

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