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I scraped the skin on my hand with a sharp edge and there's a white mark but not cut through. no worries, right?
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Probably: Use topical antibiotic keep covered and if it doses not become red and develop any swelling you are ok. If it worsens see doctor for antibiotic.
Answered 4/8/2012
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