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My son got his finger caught in a basketball net. it cut it in 2 places, but doesn't appear deep. from cut site up its purple / is this normal??
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Yes: the "purple" is the BRUISING that probably occurred with the cuts! NOT TO WORRY! Dr Z
Answered 1/21/2017
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