A Comparison Study of the Tensile Strength of Sutures Used in Dermatologic Surgery on the Day of Suture Removal, Following Wound Care With Two Different Products

A Comparison Study of the Tensile Strength of Sutures Used in Dermatologic Surgery on the Day of Suture Removal, Following Wound Care With Two Different

Sutures are an integral part of surgery and available materials are diverse, as are the options for post-procedure care. Both saline and hydrogen peroxide are commonly used cleansing agents. This study aims to compare the effect of saline and hydrogen peroxide on the tensile strength of 4-0 nylon sutures following removal from a cutaneous surgical wound.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subject is willing to comply with the informed consent procedures
• Subject's wound is on the body or scalp
• Subject will be able to come to the clinic for suture removal on day 14

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subject is less than 18 years of age
• Subject's wound was not closed with 4-0 nylon sutures
• Subject's wound is on the face
• Subject plans to apply other topicals to the area under study
• Subject's suture is removed before or after day 14