Butterfly Stitches (Steri Strips is a 3M-trademarked name) are great to have in your first-aid kit as they help keep cuts from becoming infected and keep scarring down. But if you don't have any on ...

While a laceration can often be deep, you may be able to treat a deep cut without stitches. Taking care of the wound the ...

Stitches are typically removed by a healthcare professional. But if you need to remove them yourself, using sterilized tools and keeping the area clean can help to minimize risks. Stitches are used ...

This innovative adhesive solution could aid in wound closure and a broad range of medical procedures. Following is a transcript of the video. This is needle-less wound closure DermaClip is an ...

Using metal staples to close wounds after orthopedic (joint) surgery can lead to a greater risk of infection than using traditional nylon sutures, concludes a new study. Using metal staples to close ...

You’re chopping food for dinner and slice yourself by accident. Or maybe your child gets gashed while playing on gravel. It looks like it might be serious. First of all, if it’s an emergency, call 911 ...

A study published on bmj.com today concludes that using metal staples to close wounds after orthopedic (joint) surgery can lead to a greater risk of infection than using traditional nylon sutures.