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Needle injury causing infection
I had a needle penetrate my chest meat a week ago approx. There was slight pain that day but nothing ever since. Now I noticed black spots around the area where needle penetrated the meat. Please advise if it's an infection and if it needs treatment.
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Its echymosis secondary to blood vessel trauma
The lesion will heal on its own with time but one needs to rule out any Infection
Did you go for tetanus injection ?
Consult with a near by dermatologist or online
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It's blood contusion..you need specific medicine.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation
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