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I got a scratch left side of my left hand from nearly 4 days, i clean it using spray and this betadine,now it got a crust on it, should it be covered?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Scratch: Just wash with soap and water and leave open to the air and it should heal

Answered 10/4/2014

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A member asked:

I got a scratch left side of my left hand from nearly 4 days, i clean it using spray and this betadine,now it got a crust on it, should it be covered?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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