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I cut my thigh, it's not a deep cut but it's about 3cm long. my worry is the cut might probably get deeper over time. how to i treat it and ensure i'm left with big scare?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Cut: It will heal from the inside. Keep it clean and you should have no problems. Good Luck

Answered 8/5/2018

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A member asked:

I cut my thigh, it's not a deep cut but it's about 3cm long. my worry is the cut might probably get deeper over time. how to i treat it and ensure i'm left with big scare?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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