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I cut the finger pad of my finger off except for a small amount. i've kept it clean and steri strips. anything else i can do to help it heal?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Finger injury: Keeping the area clean and protected as you are doing is very important. With extensive skin injury I recommend an evaluation by a hand surgeon to validate your status and treatment.

Answered 3/8/2017

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A member asked:

I cut the finger pad of my finger off except for a small amount. i've kept it clean and steri strips. anything else i can do to help it heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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