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Pink And Puffy Skin Around The Cut With Itchiness. What Is The Cause And Remedy?
i cut my hand several nights ago. it is small and about 9-10mm deep. the wound has closed but i fear it might be getting infected. the skin around the closed would has become pink and puffy. The wound itself has a slight itch to it. If this is real than I truly thank you for taking the time to answer my inquery. sincerely, Aidan
Sat, 28 Jul 2012
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You seem to be having an infection of the wound under the skin.
Please give hot compress to the part & the pus / discharge underneath may be drained out.
Slight itch is sign of healing scar.
Thanks for choosing HCM.
You seem to be having an infection of the wound under the skin.
Please give hot compress to the part & the pus / discharge underneath may be drained out.
Slight itch is sign of healing scar.
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