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I punched someone tooth and it went through my skin between my knuckles it was deep enough to see white meat between my first 2 fingers a scab is kinda forming but i wanna know if it heals on it's own and how long ?
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Trauma: Whether traumatized area heals on its own or requires attention depends on the extent of the lesion. As we can't see or examine you, best to have it evaluated by yourPhysician, Urgent Care, or an Orthopedic Hand Specialist. In any event, you may need a tetanus inoculation.
Answered 1/19/2018
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