Did You Know?
Some stitches can dissolve by themselves!
How Stitches Work
Stitches pull the skin close. This helps it heal.
When Stitches Are Used
Stitches are used for cuts and scrapes.
What Stitches Do
They help cuts close up fast.
They keep dirt out of wounds.
They help skin heal strong.
They can be made of thread.
Some stitches go away on their own.
Doctors take out stitches when done.
More About Stitches
Stitches have been used for a long time. They help people when they get hurt. Long ago, people used plants and other things to tie wounds. Now, we have special thread and needles.
Stitches help us every day. When kids fall and get cuts, stitches help them heal. They make sure the skin grows back strong and safe.
In the future, stitches may get even better. There are new kinds that can help heal faster. Some might even help the skin grow back without scars!
