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Suggest Treatment For A Cut In The Finger Which Is Not Healing Past Two Weeks
Hi! I am 24 years old, 5 foot 1, and weigh 115 pounds; no medical conditions. I cut my finger about two weeks ago on metal. My doctor told me that it is not infected, but it does not seem to be healing. There was a flap of skin caused by the injury which stayed on the finger. One edge is a dark red/black color but has been the same size for the past two weeks. I am afraid that there might be something wrong. How long does it usually take for this to heal? and what will happen to the flap of skin?
Wed, 18 Feb 2015
Hi,
It seems that you should go for regular dressing by the doctor only.
He will cut skin flap and after proper curetting and cleaning the part with regular dressing will give healing fast.
If require he will go for one course of antibiotic medicine course to cure infection.
Ok and take care.
It seems that you should go for regular dressing by the doctor only.
He will cut skin flap and after proper curetting and cleaning the part with regular dressing will give healing fast.
If require he will go for one course of antibiotic medicine course to cure infection.
Ok and take care.
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