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We have 3 month old puppies that nip at my fingers. one of my fingers has a mark where i guess they broke the skin. it has been about 3 weeks. finger is a little purple. earlier there was a little puss, but treating it with neosporin and tea tree oil. app
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See a DR: The neosporin and tea tree oil are useless. They may also be making it worse. Bandaids may also make it worse. Professional help is indicated.
Answered 1/23/2016
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