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I have a gash on my leg. doctor wrapped it in small gaze. now little bit of the cut sticks out of the wrap when i sleep. is that ok??

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Cut: If it is an edge and it is still clean and dry probably not a problem.

Answered 7/26/2018

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