MAREN: Hi. This is Maren from the Outside Gear team. And today, I'm going to show you four different types of common sewing repairs for your gear. So today, I'm going to show you how to do four ...

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 ...

Stitches close surgical incisions or cuts to close wounds and reduce scarring. Learn how to keep them clean to reduce infection so they can help you heal. (Photo credit: E+/Getty Images) 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 ...

‌Butterfly stitches, also known as “Steri-Strips”, are adhesive bandages used to close small, shallow wounds. Butterfly stitches are an alternative to traditional needle and thread sutures, which are ...

Itchy stitches may occur as a wound heals. A person can use antihistamine medication or cold compresses for relief, and a doctor may prescribe alternative treatments if the itching is severe. A person ...