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Took small chuck out of corner tip of thumb earlier today a lot of bleeding but got it to stop now area looks like raw red what to do to heal asap

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Laceration: Keep it clean and open to the air and it will heal itself

Answered 2/9/2015

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