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I've a small open cut on my toe. yesterday some sand got in to it and i tried to clean most of it. (from the beach) . is it going to be infected? ther
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Keep an eye on it: Just wash it thoroughly and apply a small amount of OTC antibiotic, like Neosporin. Keep it clean and keep an eye on it. Any redness or swelling or increased pain, give you doctor a call. Good luck Dr. steve
Answered 7/11/2017
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