Circumcision stitches and dried blood

Been about 9 days after my op, everything is going fine (I think) but I don’t want to try removing the dried blood on the cut areas incase something bad happens. Also my stitches are quite hard so I’m wondering if that’s normal? Finally am I allowed to wash it a little bit every now and then ?

[roddythescot]

Once the original bandage is off you should be washing your penis every day like the rest of your body. This will also dissolve the dried on blood for you - don't pick it off though.

The stitches do tend to dry out and become like thorns! They will do their job in 10-12 days and are best removed after 1§4 days for comfort, to reduce swelling and prevent stitch tunnels forming.