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I just knicked my finger with knife in the kitchen no bleeding but a superficial dent in the skin. should i be worried?
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Laceration: Wash well with soap and water. Use an antibiotic ointment and cover with a bandaid. If you are not up to date on your tetanus booster, that would be a good idea to see your doctor for.
Answered 5/6/2019
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