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A member asked:

Help, i hit my nose and i have some open flesh on my nose, will i get a bruise?

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Dr. Sandra Eleczko answered

Yes: You will get some bruising after an injury like this. Be careful of infection.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 8/17/2013

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