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I cut myself on my hand on accident a little slit and now i have little white specs on my hand what does this mean?
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May be infection: We don't know when you had the accident and when the white slit appeared.White specs as you describe it may indicate infection in the wound.Have it checked by your Doctor
Answered 12/14/2015
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