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[|Human|] Hi.I had a biopsy on my lip on Monday of this week.  The doc had stitched it with self dissolving stitches.  How long will they take to dissolve and is it ok that I put Polysporin ointment on it as it is cracking and is hard to eat/talk.Thank you :)Kathleen
[|AI|]  Hi and thank you so much for this query. These stitches take a while to get absorbed and this should not hinder healing. The problem is not the stitch but rather the infection that seems to be complicating healing. See your doctors for evaluation and treatment as this may require some special wound care. I will not encourage you to put this ointment without a prior wound evaluation. I hope this helps. Furthermore, I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.