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I got a small scrape type wound on top of my hand 3 days ago been treating with polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin). will it scar?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

SCRAPE ON HAND: IF THE WOUND IS VERY SHALLOW IT PROBABLY WILL NOT SCAR.

Answered 5/31/2015

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