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A member asked:
Minor cuts and bites on my lower legs dont heal, thighs barely heal. i still pick off scabs from five years ago from shaving cuts. then they bleed.
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You should be: checked for occult metabolic disorder such as diabetes or Cushing's disease or nutritional deficiency Lots of causes of poor wound healing, so you should consult with your doctor.
Answered 6/22/2016
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