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A wound on my face recently healed up and i was wondering if it was possible any food got caught under the healed skin. i would have noticed right? there would be some kind of irritation or infection if it happened? my ocd makes me concern over it.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Relax: If you do not have signs such as heat, pain, redness or swelling, there is not infection or inflammation.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

A wound on my face recently healed up and i was wondering if it was possible any food got caught under the healed skin. i would have noticed right? there would be some kind of irritation or infection if it happened? my ocd makes me concern over it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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