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Got sliced on the appendage of my thumb. accidentally put diaper rash ointment on it and now looks worse. skin peeling and is painful?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Thumb: You may have n infection in your thumb. See your doctor for confirmation.

Answered 11/28/2013

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A member asked:

Got sliced on the appendage of my thumb. accidentally put diaper rash ointment on it and now looks worse. skin peeling and is painful?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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