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Deep cut with knife, PLEASE help.
I got cut with a knife pretty badly last night.
Have a deep cut where i can see a white layer underneath my skin.
Have cleaned with dettol and applied betadine.
Had my tetanus last year, should i get a shot now?
Do i need to worry too much?
Please help.
Ps-please see attached photograph (betadine on wound)
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Well cut looks very deep
I personally feel u need some stiches over there
Coming to tetanus... NO need till 5 yrs ur safe with one 1 booster dose
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if any bleeding, consult near by doctor immediately
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Dr. Koteswara Rao
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14 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
It needs 2 stitches. And inj .tt also
After sutures, the approximation will be good leaving less scar
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation
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