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I had a cut on my leg and i was silly and picked the scab. now the skin is dark purple and it's stayed like that for ages. what can help? thank you vm
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It would be helpful : It would be helpful to see the wound. It may have a secondary infection or other problems which inhibit wound healing how long since you picked scab. Let me know.
Answered 4/25/2014
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