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Is it normal for my incision to be red and irritated after stitches are removed? (photo)

November 13, 2013
Asked By:belleaim in boca raton, fl

I had my stitches removed two days ago and the incision look redder and when I put on bacitracin it burns. Any recommendation on what to put on it to help with the redness. Also, can I go in a sauna?

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