Article: Wounds this deep will usually require professional medical care and sometimes stitches to heal properly. Do not try to treat them at home, as this can lead to infection and scarring. If the wound does not close and begin to heal, it may be deeper than you realized and require professional medical care. Go see your doctor for treatment. hot, red, swollen, or full of pus. If you see signs of infection, see a doctor as soon as you can. The infection could get worse if you delay. The wound may be infected if it is:  Hot Red Swollen Painful Full of pus All animal bites, no matter how small, need to be seen by a doctor. They will follow a protocol established by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Animal Control.  Most bites, from mild to severe, will need to be treated with an antibiotic, such as Augmentin. If you were bitten by a wild animal, you’ll get a rabies shot in the arm. Your doctor will examine the wound to determine how severe it is. They may then recommend stitches to close the wound and help it to heal.  If the cut is small, your doctor may use medical glue to close the wound. If the wound is large and deep, they will use medical thread and a needle to stitch it closed. You will then need to go back to the doctor’s office in 1 week to get the stitches taken out.
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Go to the doctor if the wound is deeper than 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm). See your doctor if the wound does not heal within 2-3 weeks. Seek medical care if the wound appears infected. Go to the doctor if the wound is from an animal bite. Allow your doctor to treat the wound.