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Bill · 04-21-2010, 03:35 PM

Anyone got ideas on how to stop stitches from itching? Im ready to take them out but got another week and 3 days with them.

princess · 04-21-2010, 04:32 PM

You could try to put on a small amount of vaseline or hydrocortisone cream, but be careful, especially if the wound has not closed properly.

*Andrea J.* · 04-21-2010, 05:27 PM

Caladryl lotion

gunshot wound?

rabid animal bite

get well soon

if you ever need instructions on "do it yourself cast removal" i can help there too.

corona · 04-21-2010, 05:30 PM

My son had a mole removed a couple of months ago, and his dermatologist said to be sure to apply petroleum jelly to the area to help with the itching, and, as a side benefit, she said the stitches would be easier to remove.

Bill · 04-22-2010, 09:06 AM

I have been putting Neosporin on it but itchy as all hell. Gunshot LOL,no. Wife hit me with a frying pan.......... kidding, had a cyst removed from my head. 1 stitch that equals 14 stitches so I was told. looks like a caterpillar.

*Andrea J.* · 04-22-2010, 09:14 AM

don't scratch
neosporin has petrolatum in it (vaseline petroleum jelly)
i would continue to use it

also too, throw on an ice pack every so often that will help any inflamation and itch.

ya ya sure you had a cyst......i bet she did hit you with a frying pan!!!

be well my friend.

Sunny Beaches · 04-22-2010, 12:27 PM

Jack Daniels!

Bill · 04-22-2010, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunny Beaches

Jack Daniels!

DANNYO · 04-22-2010, 02:56 PM

Get well Bill,I had foot surgery two weeks ago and have stitches in for another week....Pain Meds HELP.....But now I'm out...anyway feel better

This forum has an answer for everything.We are so helpful...lol

Bill · 04-22-2010, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DANNYO

Get well Bill,I had foot surgery two weeks ago and have stitches in for another week....Pain Meds HELP.....But now I'm out...anyway feel better

This forum has an answer for everything.We are so helpful...lol

DANNYO you aint sh*"'^%! this forum an answer for everything and then some.

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Bill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Any beach, party, bar or Casino!!!!!! Posts: 1,030 Images: 3	Itchy stiches Anyone got ideas on how to stop stitches from itching? Im ready to take them out but got another week and 3 days with them. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ BW

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princess Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 144 Images: 1	You could try to put on a small amount of vaseline or hydrocortisone cream, but be careful, especially if the wound has not closed properly. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	Caladryl lotion gunshot wound? rabid animal bite get well soon if you ever need instructions on "do it yourself cast removal" i can help there too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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corona Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 415	My son had a mole removed a couple of months ago, and his dermatologist said to be sure to apply petroleum jelly to the area to help with the itching, and, as a side benefit, she said the stitches would be easier to remove. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem Next Aruba trip in Loving Aruba Since Honeymoon 1984

04-22-2010, 09:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Any beach, party, bar or Casino!!!!!! Posts: 1,030 Images: 3	I have been putting Neosporin on it but itchy as all hell. Gunshot LOL,no. Wife hit me with a frying pan.......... kidding, had a cyst removed from my head. 1 stitch that equals 14 stitches so I was told. looks like a caterpillar. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ BW

04-22-2010, 09:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	don't scratch neosporin has petrolatum in it (vaseline petroleum jelly) i would continue to use it also too, throw on an ice pack every so often that will help any inflamation and itch. ya ya sure you had a cyst......i bet she did hit you with a frying pan!!! be well my friend. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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04-22-2010, 02:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
DANNYO Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marriott Surf Club Posts: 1,580 Images: 1	Get well Bill,I had foot surgery two weeks ago and have stitches in for another week....Pain Meds HELP.....But now I'm out...anyway feel better This forum has an answer for everything.We are so helpful...lol Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________