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A 24-year-old female asked:

Hi i got 4 stitches on my finger 8 days ago. i took the stitches out today and the cut is still open and there is a red lump it was also bleading?

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Dr. Tracy Lovellanswered

Internal Medicine - rheumatology 23 years experience

See below: Without seeing this, it is best to advise that you see your doctor who placed the stiches.

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