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I have a cut on my finger. my friends say it's a paper cut. i don't know it's really deep how do i tell?

Q: i have a cut on my finger. my friends say it's a paper cut. i don't know it's really deep how do i tell?

: A paper cut is just a small slice and not deep. If you have bleeding with swelling and pain, than you want to prevent infection. If deep than a suture may be needed, so go to an urgent care center for treatment.

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A paper cut is just a small slice and not deep. If you have bleeding with swelling and pain, than you want to prevent infection. If deep than a suture may be needed, so go to an urgent care center for treatment.

Answered 8/1/2022

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I have a cut on my finger. my friends say it's a paper cut. i don't know it's really deep how do i tell?

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