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Could two wounds combine into one healed patch of skin if you keep these two wounds bound together?

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Not sure what: You are asking. Can't quite picture this. Perhaps re-post with more specifics.

Answered 4/24/2014

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A member asked:

Could two wounds combine into one healed patch of skin if you keep these two wounds bound together?

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Dr. James Burns answered

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