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Small cut on thumb with pocket knife and now bruising spreading all the way down my thumb?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Need to be seen: You may be having an infected wound which may require prescription medications, so kindly see your doctor or go to urgent care, good luck

Answered 7/17/2019

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