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My daughter is 14 and she attempted suicide by slitting her wrist. there is now blood under the skin where she cut. she didn't hit it or anything. ?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hematoma: These are bruises under the skin where the injured blood vessels oozed blood under it. These will heal in time. I hope that you have gotten professional help for the cutting of her wrist and suicide attempt.

Answered 2/3/2015

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A member asked:

My daughter is 14 and she attempted suicide by slitting her wrist. there is now blood under the skin where she cut. she didn't hit it or anything. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

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