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How is an allergy to sutures treated?

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... care are also requisite. The complications addressed in this article are those involving the use of a scalpel, otherwise known as cold-steel surgical procedures. For patient education resources, visit the Skin Conditions and Beauty Center. Also, see the patient education articles Bruises and Suture Care. read more

Ethicon does not even list"allergic reaction" in their list of contraindications (it does list a potential sensitivity to triclosan, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial present in Vicryl-Plus sutures, NOT in regular Vicryl). read more

I would try to assess the degree of apprehension of the patient and dentist and take one of the 3 approaches: 1) reassure the parties that the chance of allergy is remote and suggest synthetic, nonabsorbable suture material; 2) perform a patch test by placing selected suture materials on the skin for 3-4 days and observing for any response; 3) inserting sutures through the skin and leaving for 3-4 days to see if any local reaction develops. read more

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