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I have an open cut on my hand and i washed my hand alot with soap in these 6days (more than 6times in a day) is this will cause serious diseases?

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Unlikely: Washing it 6 times a day is a lot. If your hand does not appear to be infected, no redness, pain, fever, pus or drainage it will likely be fine at this point 6 days later.

Answered 6/9/2017

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A member asked:

I have an open cut on my hand and i washed my hand alot with soap in these 6days (more than 6times in a day) is this will cause serious diseases?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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