Scratch your incision and stitches

[randocomando 2]

I accidently scratched one of my incision sites and a piece of my stitch fell off. Got a tiny bit of blood to dab with a Kleenex. Think it'll be okay? Thanks.

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[CelesteMarie 129]

I didn't have stitches, I had the derma glue, but I did the same thing. Just don't pick at it like I did. They healed pretty quickly for me. It should be okay.

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[GermanShepherdMama 145]

It should be okay.

Signs of infection to watch for:

Fever, chills, increased pain, increased redness, foul smelling drainage.

A small dab of blood from accidentally scratching your incision is okay.

If you are still concerned, just contact your surgeon's office. No harm in that at all.