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I got injured on my toe. the skin partially got cut and it's only holding on one side like a "lid". should i remove the skin part or keep it to heal?
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Injury toe: You should keep the skin intact clean' apply a topical anabiotic and keep covered with a Band-Aid.if toe becomes red or swollen you should see a podiatrist
Answered 2/23/2015
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