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Can your cut reopen after 3 weeks?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

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Yes: With enough tension/pressure, a recently closed wound can reopen. Best to have it re-evaluated by the doctor if that happens.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/29/2017

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Possible: If re injured or enough pressure applied to the wound. See your doctor to have it evaluated.

Answered 3/23/2016

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