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2017-09-23 13:47:08
I've cut myself on the lower thigh the cut is about one centimeter long and maybe 1-2 millimeters deep its stopped bleeding but it is open should i be concerned ?
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Hii U R15 Open wound never heals.So do dressing for wound.
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Answered2017-09-23 17:05:39

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