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I smashed my finger in between 2 grocery carts and my nail turned dark purple. should burn a hole in it?

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No: The blood will dissipate .If you want a small sterile needle can provide drain holes for blood. Please see physician.

Dr Raff and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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