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I cut my finger three day ago. from a soup can lid. i it looks like it's healing okay, but there is swelling about 1/2 inch on the knuckle. it also lo?
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It depends: It may look like it's healing well but you may have an infection under the skin. It also depends on how deep the cut was. Please follow up with your primary doctor if pain or swelling increases.
Answered 6/4/2017
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