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A neighbor dog playfully bit my arm through two layers of clothes. i felt the pinch but no broken skin and no holes in clothes. any treatment needed?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, you do not need anything.

Answered 11/16/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Watch the area for few days for a possible superficial skin infection, but otherwise nothing to worry about if the bite did not alter the integrity of the skin.

Answered 11/17/2021

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