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Hi i am a bit embarrassed to say this but i self harmed and i got some poo in my wound what should i do ....

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Clean the : wound well with warm water and soap. You may need emergency care depending on depth of wound.

Answered 5/24/2017

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