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I wrote i hurt thumb with nail and had little spot of blood covered with transparent skin. well, i removed that spot with fingers and there was just a normal cut. i put ethanol on it. do i still need to check? as ive ocd family wont take it serious?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Injury: From your earlier post, it sounds like the skin was not broken but there was blood under the skin. If you have had a tetanus shot in the last ten years and there is no sign of infection - medical evaluation is likely not required. Take care.

Answered 9/9/2020

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A member asked:

I wrote i hurt thumb with nail and had little spot of blood covered with transparent skin. well, i removed that spot with fingers and there was just a normal cut. i put ethanol on it. do i still need to check? as ive ocd family wont take it serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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