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Deep finger nails scratches on leg

2018-01-11 17:29:44
Hi i scratched my leg bit deep on the surface with my finger nails Christmas eve they were a little long but not huge if makes sense, they are a bit red but not sore just itchy how long will it take for the deep scratches to heal up and for the lines from the finger nails to go away?
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Answered2018-01-14 10:46:17

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