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Scraped off skin palmside first joint. index finger tetanus, had silversulphadiaz had doxy. skin has healed but can still see ragged edge of original?

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Dr. Cornelia Franz answered

Takes time: It will heal. Try using shea butter regularly or mederma to help it heal. It will over time.

Answered 2/13/2014

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A member asked:

Scraped off skin palmside first joint. index finger tetanus, had silversulphadiaz had doxy. skin has healed but can still see ragged edge of original?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cornelia Franz answered

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