Everyone gets scraped and cut at some point. Most of the time, these wounds are minor and heal without any treatment at all. However, some cuts and injuries require stitches to heal properly. Whether ...

Butterfly stitches may be a good option for cuts that are shallow, smaller, and have clean edges. They stick best on dry, clean skin. Butterfly stitches, also known as Steri-Strips or butterfly ...

Surgical stitches are good for helping wounds heal, but they can pop open with too much movement. Scientists in China have now turned that weakness into a strength, developing stitches that generate ...

Dissolvable stitches do not require removal but disappear over time. They are made of materials that the body gradually breaks down. People may also call them absorbable stitches. Dissolvable stitches ...

Staples, stitches, and even super glue are all options for treating large cuts. But how do emergency physicians decide what to use to get wounds back together? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen ...