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I put a 5@1 blade through my finger on saturday. i stopped the bleeding and wrapped it up. yesterday i cleaned it with peroxide and put liquid bandage and a butterfly on it. the wound hasn't reopened but is a little swollen, red and sensitive to the touch
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In any wound,: if a fever, redness, becoming swollen, more painful, or purulent discharge, then see your doctor or urgent care.
Answered 3/17/2020
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