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I cut a 1 cm hole in the side of my hand should i just let it heal?

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

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No: See a doctor for evaluation and treatment including suturing depending on how long ago this occurred and whether it is infected or not. You may also need tetanus vaccine

Answered 9/22/2015

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Depends...: Is it a puncture wound or a linear cut? Shallow or deep? How long ago did it happen? Any medical conditions like diabetes, or on any medications like steroids? May you need a tetanus shot? Is it red or exuding any pus? There are more questions that need to be answered.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 9/22/2015

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A member asked:

I cut a 1 cm hole in the side of my hand should i just let it heal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

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