Summary: 24 hours After that you can cleanse the area with warm running water and a mild soap like baby shampoo Your doctor may have you apply a topical antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin and cover with a clean dry dressing or Band Aid The blue or black stitches that are usually used in emergency departments have to be removed typically in seven to 10 days For stitches in the
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