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A member asked:

Ive got 4 finger cuts i wonder why they wont heal they are not infected?

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Dr. Amy Degirolamo answered

Specializes in Podiatry

See a doctor: Other reasons can cause a wound not to heal such as poor circulation, poor nutrition, elevated blood sugars.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 3/31/2015

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