I cut my finger, do I needed stitches?

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I just cut the tip of my thumb on a mandolin.  I cut almost all the way through the very tip of my thumb... I'd say 90% through.  It didn't bleed much because I didn't open the "flap" of skin... just put some poly on it and bandaged it.

Should I got in to the doc's for a stitch, or will the flap re-attach and heal? I'd rather it not dry out and fall off and for me to have a gross, disfigured thumb.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

HAHA, I don't think your finger is going to fall off but I would most definitely go to a walk-in clinic or your doctor and get it checked out to be sure. Some doctors wont stitch it unless it's bleeding uncontrollably and others will stitch it just to be safe. So either way, go see a doctor as soon as you can.

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Mandolin Cut Finger

julianstanley@ymail.com · Answer

Well, if you bandage your thumb together with the flap, it is likely that they will connect (its natural if the piece is still connected to heal). But, it is most likely that the piece that you cut will fall off, but it will heal back to normal shape. I DO recommend that you go see a doctor though, but you might not need stitches.

Alexander · Answer

I would certainly see a doctor at the very least and let him/her decide.
Their medications are better then over the counter. Hopefully you can keep your whole thumb. Good luck.

MichiganChiq · Answer

You do not need stitches unless you start seeing the white meat,and the wound is gaping open and very deep.

Tucker · Answer

um either stitches or a bandage to help you

Anonymous · Answer

call ur doctor and ask

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