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Home Health Surgical stitches could release anti-inflammatory drugs at wound sites for weeks

Surgical stitches could release anti-inflammatory drugs at wound sites for weeks

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Deep cuts from accidents or surgeries require stitches, typically followed by oral anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen. While these medications help with pain, they don’t act specifically on the wounds. Consequently, the site of the stitches can get inflamed, which could slow healing and lead to scarring.

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