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How long will it take for a puncture wound below the armpit to heal?
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7-14 days: It depends on how bad or big or deep the wound. It usually take 1-2 weeks if that is bigger than 1 cm in diameter and not deeper than 2mm in depth.
Answered 10/3/2016
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