It's not always easy to tell if a cut needs stitches. Ultimately, it's up to your health care provider to determine if stitches are needed. You should get medical care for any cut that:
- Is deep, jagged, or gaping
- Is on the face or another part of the body where scarring may be an issue
- Bleeds profusely without stopping after 20 minutes of direct pressure
- Feels numb
- Is in a hand or limb that doesn't function properly after being cut