Can I apply something to a loose suture to help it heal?
37-year-old woman
I have a post-delivery tear (the yeast) and my suture broke. Can I apply something to speed up the healing process?
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Naji-tom Samaha · 3 years ago
Thank you for your question!
To make sure I understand and answer better, do you mean that the suture is currently loose and the wound is open?
37-year-old woman · 3 years ago
Indeed, the stitch was removed and the wound was left open since the wound had started to close. I was then advised to lie down so that my skin would stay glued and thus help the healing process.
But I wonder if some kind of ointment could help a little.
Naji-tom Samaha · 3 years ago
Thanks for the feedback!
If the wound is open, it is best to keep it covered with a bandage. The covered skin will heal better. There is no need to apply anything while the wound is open.
Once it is completely closed, a fragrance-free moisturizing cream or ointment such as Base Glaxal, Aveeno, Cutibase, Vaseline, can be applied to moisturize and help diminish the eventual appearance of a scar.
37-year-old woman · 3 years ago
Thanks a lot :)
Naji-tom Samaha · 3 years ago
We'd love to!
Tom Samaha, pharmacist
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